Erotomania syndrome, sure someone loves you even though you are not

Isn't it flowery, when you're in love? Especially when you feel very loved or adored by someone. However, wait a minute, is that really a fact, only geer (big feeling aka too confident) alone, or have you entered into a psychological disorder? Be careful, this could be a sign of erotomania syndrome. Come on, get to know this psychological disorder more deeply. '

What is syndorome erotomania?

Erotomania syndrome means a rare psychological disorder that causes sufferers to believe that someone really loves themselves, even though they don't. This rare mental illness also has another link, namely De Clérambault syndrome.

People who have this type of disorder usually have their own characteristics. The majority of sufferers are women whose appearance is less attractive, likes to withdraw from the environment and be alone, and rarely experiences sexual contact.

The opposite of the sufferer, the idol of his heart, is usually a person who has a high position in society, for example, a celebrity, a well-known figure who is rich, or has a high social position. In fact, they sometimes believe that the stranger they just met is in love with them.

Even though most sufferers are women, men can also suffer from this disorder. If this disorder occurs in men, usually more aggressive actions can occur, to violence.

In conclusion, erotomanic disorders can cause delusions and manic behavior or physical and mental conditions that are very excited, which sometimes lead to irrational behavior.

Signs of a person suffering from erotomania syndrome

It is still normal to suspect someone is having a crush on you. If you experience this, it does not mean you must have a psychological disorder.

There are several indicators that must be met before a person is diagnosed with this psychological disorder. Signs of a person suspected of having erotomania syndrome are:

• The sufferer feels that the idol loves him and desires for him.
• This person usually has a higher status, for example, a celebrity, a boss at work, an upperclassman, or someone who is admired by many people.
• Sufferers think that it is the figure of the heart who falls in love with him first.
• Sufferers assume that the idol of the heart is also the first to approach him.
• Other people see the actions and responses of the idol's heart as normal, but people with erotomania even think of them as evidence of love.
• There are many reasons to justify that your crush really likes him.
• This condition can last for a long time, not just a week or a month. However, it can also be a very short time but the symptoms are extreme, for example to the point of stalking (stalking), lie, manipulate, and commit acts of violence.
• If the person who is considered to love him is a celebrity, then he will constantly search for information via the internet, send letters or gifts. This makes erotonia sufferers lose interest in other activities.

Erotomania syndrome can also be characterized by physical symptoms similar to those of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorders, including:

• At certain times they feel very excited, so they do more activities than other people.
• Having trouble sleeping.
• Talking about a lot of different things in a very short time, it is also possible to talk about lies about people who are thought to love them.

These physical symptoms usually appear suddenly and last a short time. The changes are very, very noticeable, considering that generally people with De Clérambault syndrome are loners.

What are the causes of Erotomania syndrome?

The cause of erotomania disorders is not known with certainty. However, the study looked at various cases that had occurred, one of which was the Robert Hoskins case in 1995.

Honskins believes that Madonna loves him and believes the famous singer is destined to be his life partner. This made Honskins obsessive and secretly stalk Madonna by climbing the fence of her house several times.

Then in 2016, cases of erotomania also occurred in women aged 50 years. This woman consulted a psychologist and reported that her boss was in love with her, and she believed that her husband was trying to block his boss's feelings. Upon investigation, this was not in accordance with what the woman reported.

In most cases, erotomania is associated with bipolar disorder, which is a mental disorder that causes a person to experience extreme mood swings. Sufferers will experience episodes of hypomania, depression, and mania.

Other mental illnesses that people with erotomania syndrome may have are anxiety disorders, drug addiction or alcoholism, eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

So, what is the treatment for erotomania syndrome?

De Clérambault syndrome can cause a person to behave compulsively and aggressively. In some cases, this behavior causes the sufferer to come into contact with law enforcement agencies for stalking or harassment. In fact, it could also injure or cause death to himself or others.

In order for the bad effects of this psychological disorder to be avoided, the sufferer needs to get treatment. Treatment will be adjusted according to what symptoms are experienced. Generally, treatment is focused on dealing with symptoms of delusions and psychosis.

Psychiatrists may work closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in treating patients. The drugs most commonly prescribed and effective in suppressing symptoms are classic antipsychotic drugs such as pimozide.

If it is less effective, other drugs may be prescribed as substitutes, such as olanzapine, risperidone, and clozapine. The use of these drugs usually needs to be combined with psychotherapy, such as behavioral and cognitive therapy and routine counseling.

If erotomania syndrome occurs in conjunction with other mental disorders, the patient may need to follow combination treatment.