Everyone daydreams; whether it be in class or on the way to work. In fact, daydreaming takes up half of all human thought, (Klinger). Many imagine themselves in different situations, such as meeting a famous actor or getting a raise. Daydreaming can be fun and enjoyable for many, but what if an individual daydreamed non-stop? What if they could not control when they were present in the real world? There are some who are controlled and trapped by their own daydreams. Those with this odd condition deviate from the average daydreamer. There are a multitude of negative effects that plague those afflicted. Signs and symptoms of the condition can be hard to spot due to the nature of the condition. There are a few possible causes for this phenomena that are documented and observed by doctors. Diagnosis and treatment has been a hit or miss due to the fact that the condition’s esoteric quality, (Somer et al). Maladaptive daydreaming is an under-researched mental condition that affects the relationships and working lives of those afflicted due to its controlling and escapist nature, (Bigelsen et al). Maladaptive daydreaming, which can be abbreviated as MD or MaDD, is the lack of control in relation to daydreaming and fantasizing. In Parallel Lives: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Maladaptive Daydreaming, twenty-one participants with MD were interviewed. In one interview, a woman spoke about how she took care of herself. She said, “Oh gosh, nothing gets done!