I nearly stopped ever doing maladaptive daydreaming ever again. It greatly effected my decisions and actions in life. How can you rationalize or make sense of things when your lost in a daze? Your dreams are so alluring that they'll effect your journey of learning and adapting into the world. I actually believed in everything that my MDD was telling me until reality hit me in my early 30's. It was no joke. When I was under the influence I almost had no sense of reality. I didn't seem to realize that was just life.
When the current COVID-19 pandemic came out, it changed the way I think about the world. It made me clearly see that the world can be dangerous and people can get gravely ill. There will be a time where we must stay inside and distance ourselves socially from crowds in order to be safe. You definitely cannot live on fresh air, especially when that air is not safe to breathe. That is why getting an education and a cozy place to live is absolutely crucial. But...when you want to daydream your head off, for hours on end, their is no guarantee you'll have a virtuous life that leads you to much comfort, happiness and joy. Your going to wake up to hell. And you might be all alone in the world when doing so.