When we talk about the syndrome, we usually think of an organic problem. In short, something physical, which creates problems for which it is necessary to seek the intervention of a doctor.
However, there are also other types of syndrome, not strictly organic in nature.
Today the experts of ProiezionidiBorsa will deal with a very particular and more widespread one than is believed.
We are referring to the Othello syndrome, also called obsessive or delusional jealousy, which goes far beyond the simple jealousy we all know.
In fact, its symptoms are partly similar to the so-called paranoid personality disorder, to be ascertained and treated clinically. The name originates from the Shakespearean work, in which Othello kills his wife because he is convinced of her infidelity.
This particular syndrome, not very common, is characterized by the conviction of the person who is affected by it of being betrayed by the partner. All normal, some will think, were it not that this jealousy ends up having obsessive, if not delusional, connotations.
In these cases, the subject firmly believes that his or her partner is unfaithful, even without any clear evidence.
Let’s see what its peculiar characteristics are and how to distinguish it from a “normal” jealousy.
This particular syndrome would not cause obvious physical ailments but it develops silently and some suffer from it without knowing it
Far from being considered normal, obsessive jealousy is characterized by some salient traits, including distortion of thinking and aggression. In fact, those who suffer from it live in the constant search for evidence at the basis of their fears, leading themselves and the other to incessant suffering.
A pathological attitude, which makes the couple’s life exhausting to say the least and which does not find relief except for a short period of time.
The person also becomes aggressive towards the partner, both verbally and physically, especially if they have taken alcohol. Similar behaviors require the intervention of mental professionals, capable of resorting to effective treatment strategies.
After this analysis, the difference with jealousy considered healthy, which has nothing to do with pathological attitudes, is quite evident. It is normal to be jealous if your partner looks at another person or receives compliments from unknown third parties. In these cases, just talk about it, avoiding raising your voice or getting unnecessarily angry, as it would risk creating unnecessary quarrels.
Be careful to recognize the signs of attitudes that are harmful to our dignity and freedom, because loving does not mean possessing and controlling.
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