Are Daydreaming And Fantasizing A Way To Self-Regulate?

Do Daydreaming And Fantasizing Play A Role in Nervous System Regulation?

I remember staring out the window at school in springtime while the teacher droned on and I wanted to be outside. Children often daydream because we don't have options to physically leave. Escaping into our mind sometimes can be soothing and emotionally regulating. It is the Flight of flight/fight/freeze/fawn. We also know the power of thoughts when we experience an inner critic attack. Flight can a have a negative effect when we disconnect from the present moment too much or when we can't afford to see the reality of our relationships and situation. There is no right or wrong answer here. Join us to explore. When do you escape the present moment through thought, and why?