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Erotomania, also known as de Clérambault's syndrome, [1] is a relatively uncommon paranoid condition that is characterized by an individual's delusions of another person being infatuated with them. [2] It is listed in the DSM-5 as a subtype of a delusional disorder. [3] Commonly, the onset of erotomania is sudden, and the course is chronic. [4]
The therapist says erotomania more often occurs in women than men and is often found in "individuals who are isolated or have limited personal relationships." Per Lev, Martha also exhibits signs ...
Nymphomaniac and sex maniac were terms previously used for the condition in women and men, respectively. Hypersexuality may be a primary condition, or the symptom of other medical conditions or disorders such as Klüver–Bucy syndrome, bipolar disorder, brain injury and dementia.
Monomania may refer to: Erotomania (also known as De Clerambault's syndrome): Delusion that a particular person is in love with the patient. This can occur without reinforcement or even acquaintanceship with the love object.
Season 4 of the hit TV show 'You' spotlights Joe Goldberg's erotomania again. A psychiatrist explains what it is, common symptoms, and how it's treated.
Paraphilias are sexual interests in objects, situations, or individuals that are atypical. The American Psychiatric Association, in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM), draws a distinction between paraphilias (which it describes as atypical sexual interests) and paraphilic disorders (which additionally require the experience of distress, impairment in functioning, and/or ...
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