ISMD

Drive and MD
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-10
This is our main article for the month of July written by Kyla Borcherds that explores the relationship between driving and maladaptive daydreaming.
Don’t forget to come back and read it once it’s published!

📝📖 Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers ✨
2025-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life.
Join us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling, writing fiction, poetry, or simply getting lost in a book.

🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now! Only 20 available.
At the start of the session, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure, just a chance to connect. Then, we’ll settle in for quiet, focused time to create and explore.
Bring your book, your journal, or your next big idea, and let’s get inspired together!

General Assembly
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Annual general assembly or International Society for Maladaptive Daydreaming Members.
We’ll present the 2024 financial report.

Join at: https://meet.google.com/yxo-migf-jqy

Newsletter Send-Out
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15
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📝📖 Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers ✨
2025-06-06 15:00 - 16:00
Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life.
Join us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling, writing fiction, poetry, or simply getting lost in a book.

📅 Date: 06/06/2025
⏰ Time: 11 am EST / 4pm GMT
🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now!
At the start of the session, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure, just a chance to connect. Then, we’ll settle in for quiet, focused time to create and explore.
Bring your book, your journal, or your next big idea, and let’s get inspired together!

Workshop: Parenting Children with Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) and Intense Imagery Movements (IIM)
2025-06-02 17:00 - 18:00
Parenting children with MD and IIM comes with unique challenges—especially given the limited awareness and understanding of these conditions among healthcare providers and educators.
This session offers a rare opportunity to connect with leading experts in the field, as well as fellow parents navigating similar experiences. Together, we’ll explore lived insights, practical strategies, and ways to advocate for better recognition and support for your child’s needs.

June 2nd, at 1/6pm ET/UK
Link will be sent upon registration

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Monthly Communication Team Meeting
2025-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Communication Team Volunteer Meeting – Monthly Update
Dear communication team,
you are invited to attend our next update meeting.
We’ll be discussing new ideas and providing progress updates on current projects and content.
Please write to hello@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com if you are unable to attend.
Videocall link will be sent privately.

Not a volunteer yet? Consider to join us!

A Panel on Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming for Academic Success
2025-05-05 20:00 - 21:00
Is Maladaptive Daydreaming Sabotaging Your Studies?
A Panel on Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming for Academic Success.

Do you struggle to focus on studying due to maladaptive daydreaming? This panel addresses the unique challenges you face and provides effective strategies to manage MD, break through obstacles, and achieve your best during finals.
Panelists: Luna Kocabag and Jane Kemp
Date: Monday, May 5th
Time: 4:00PM EST

Watch the recording

📝📖 Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour for Maladaptive Daydreamers ✨
2025-04-28 15:00 - 16:00
Do you struggle to find time to write your stories or commit to reading the books that inspire you? You’re not alone! Creativity is a huge part of our community, yet it can be challenging to carve out the time and accountability needed to bring our ideas to life.
Join us for ISMD’s first Virtual Silent Read & Write Hour, a dedicated space for maladaptive daydreamers to immerse themselves in their creative projects—whether it’s journaling, writing fiction, poetry, or simply getting lost in a book.

📅 Date: 28/04/2025
⏰ Time: 11 am EST / 4pm GMT
🖥️ Online. Link Provided Upon Registration: Book your free ticket now!
At the start of the session, we’ll have an optional space to share what we’re reading or working on—no pressure, just a chance to connect. Then, we’ll settle in for quiet, focused time to create and explore.
Bring your book, your journal, or your next big idea, and let’s get inspired together!
