Daydreaming Characteristics Assessment

About This Assessment

This questionnaire helps identify different patterns of daydreaming, from normal mind-wandering to immersive daydreaming and potentially maladaptive daydreaming.

What You'll Learn:

  • Your daydreaming pattern and intensity
  • Whether your daydreaming is typical or may be affecting your life
  • Personalised strategies to manage daydreaming if needed

Quick Assessment

7 questions • 2-3 minutes

A brief screening to quickly assess your daydreaming pattern.

Full Assessment

16 questions • 5-7 minutes

The complete Daydreaming Characteristics Questionnaire for more detailed results.

Important: This is not a clinical diagnostic tool. The results should be considered educational and not a substitute for professional evaluation. All responses are processed locally in your browser — no data is saved, stored, or shared.

Question 1 of 7

Your Assessment Results

Your Daydreaming Profile

Immersive Daydreaming

Functional Impact

Your Daydreaming Characteristics

Recommended Strategies

Further Resources

Learn More About Daydreaming

Finding Professional Help

If your daydreaming is causing significant distress or impairing your functioning, consider consulting with a mental health professional who has experience with:

  • Maladaptive daydreaming
  • Attention disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive related conditions
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

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