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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 English suffix-mania denotes an obsession with something; a mania.The suffix is used in some medical terms denoting mental disorders.It has also entered standard English and is affixed to many different words to denote enthusiasm or obsession with that subject.
A pronunciation respelling for English is a notation used to convey the pronunciation of words in the English language, which do not have a phonemic orthography (i.e. the spelling does not reliably indicate pronunciation). There are two basic types of pronunciation respelling:
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.
"A Mind Beside Itself" is a three-part song cycle by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, comprising the songs "Erotomania", "Voices" and "The Silent Man". It was first released on Dream Theater's 1994 album Awake. Drummer Mike Portnoy stated that the instrumental "Erotomania" was written "off the cuff" [1] as "a bit of a joke and ...
In 'You' season 4, it’s revealed that Joe has a mental health disorder: erotomania. Experts explain what the show gets right and wrong about the condition.
Delusions of grandeur, also known as grandiose delusions (GDs) or expansive delusions, [1] are a subtype of delusion characterized by the extraordinary belief that one is famous, omnipotent, wealthy, or otherwise very powerful or of a high status.
Autoeroticism (also known as autoerotism or self-gratification) [1] [2] is sexual activity involving only one participant. [3] It is the use of one's own body and mind to stimulate oneself sexually. As an extension of masturbation , it usually means one of several activities done by oneself to fulfill their own sexual desire.