Illustrated representation of the contradictory effects of maladaptive daydreaming on mentalheatlh. When the woman depicted in this illustration daydreams, the reality around her seems improved, more beautiful, more colorful, brighter. However, her mind is imprisoned in a fictional reality that prevents her from fully blossoming. So, when the daydream ends, the imaginary colors fade to make way for reality, which is more neutral, but full of possibilities. Despite everything, the young woman’s mind is finally free and soothed, because it is in reality that she will be able to take action and reveal its full deamed potential.