Erotomania

Erotomania

Erotomania (pronunciation: /ɛˌroʊ.toʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/) is a type of delusional disorder where the affected person believes that another person is in love with them. This belief is usually applied to someone of higher status or a famous person, but can also be applied to a complete stranger.

Etymology

The term "erotomania" is derived from the Greek words "ἔρως" (eros), meaning "love", and "μανία" (mania), meaning "madness". It was first used in psychiatric literature by French psychiatrist Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol in 1830 to describe patients who believed they were loved by someone else, typically someone of higher status or unattainable.

Symptoms

The main symptom of erotomania is the delusional belief that another person, often a stranger or high-status individual, is in love with the individual. This belief persists despite clear evidence to the contrary. Other symptoms may include stalking behaviors, obsessive behaviors, and attempts to contact the object of the delusion.

Related Terms

• Delusional disorder
• Stalking
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Paranoid schizophrenia

Treatment

Treatment for erotomania typically involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Antipsychotic medications are often used to help manage delusions, while cognitive-behavioral therapy can help the individual learn to manage symptoms and improve their daily functioning.

See Also

• Clerambault's syndrome
• De Clérambault's syndrome
• Monomania

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Erotomania
• Wikipedia's article - Erotomania

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