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-domi- t1_j2epajf wrote

What does maladaptive mean in this context?

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hikahia t1_j2esgei wrote

From the study:

>longitudinal follow-up of patients revealed a wide spectrum of maladaptive behaviors that started in childhood, including emotional lability (frequent outbursts of crying and/or aggressive behavior in the absence of obvious triggers) and maladaptive behavior, particularly in social settings (Table 1).

Other maladaptave behaviors I got from a google search:

Avoidance

  • not making eye contact during conversation
  • speaking too softly or not at all
  • not asking questions when you need more information
  • avoiding social interaction

Self Harm

  • cutting, scratching, or burning skin
  • picking at scabs or wounds
  • pulling out hair, eyelashes, or eyebrows
  • self-hitting or banging your head
  • refusal to take needed medications

Anger

  • temper tantrums
  • other violent behavior

Substance Abuse

  • alcohol
  • prescribed drugs
  • illegal drugs

Maladaptive daydreaming

  • engaging in extensive fantasy in place of human interaction or participation in real life.
  • daydreams that can last hours at a time and involve intricate plots and characters that keep you going back.

Sexually Maladaptive behavior

  • having unprotected sex in a situation that calls for protection
  • sexual aggression
  • doing things you don’t really want to do
  • putting yourself in unsafe situations
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OneHumanPeOple t1_j2fuuux wrote

I’m really disappointed that there is such a thing as “maladaptive daydreaming.” I see that as a problem with society and not the daydreamer. DAYDREAMERS RIGHTS! TO YOUR PARACOSMOS EVERYONE!!

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GwenTheHuman t1_j2fvpc5 wrote

It’s called maladaptive because it interferes with the ability to function. Just because it sounds like no big deal at surface level doesn’t mean it isn’t serious and debilitating.

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ozzalot t1_j2esqgw wrote

Its a mix of conditions/behaviors recognized in individuals with variants in this receptor, examples: "labile emotion", learning disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality disorder, volatile behavior, etc., Table 1 right most column

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