This one worried me a bit too, but I think I beat the rap on the "*replaces* human contact" technicality: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maladapt

Though I'm still moved to point out that it was my own daydreaming that *led* to most of my meaningful contacts with real people. 🤔

So is it the daydreaming that's "maladaptive," or the way our society prevents people from sharing those dreams openly and empathetically?

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@zebratron2084 "Maladaptive daydreamers may become emotionally attached to their characters as well, though they know the characters are not real.[2]" so basically writers. FUCK YOUUUUUU

@zebratron2084 "MDers do not hear voices or see people that are not real,[2]" okay well I guess that's not me then. :|

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