Hi there @tae0was0here, thanks for opening up about your experience. My understanding is limited, but I'm familiar with maladaptive daydreaming as a coping strategy more than an established diagnosis. However, I know diagnostic guidelines are constantly evolving, and others may have different experiences, which are completely valid.
Our coping strategies and processing skills can shed light on our mental health-- for example how restlessness or lack of energy may warrant additional reflection on one's state of mental wellness. Since maladaptive daydreaming is a form of coping with high stress, it can be related to mental health in more ways than one.
This seems like a great topic to discuss with your healthcare provider. In the forum, our understanding of both maladaptive dreaming and your unique situation is limited, and I want to honor you and my role as a listener. Connecting with your healthcare provider may help you gain the insight you're looking for.