Clerambault syndrome definition of clerambault syndrome. Typically, the object of this delusion is of a higher social class than the sufferer. Urtext edition after a facsimile of the original publication. Popularly called erotomania, the syndrome is characterized by the delusional idea, usually in a young woman, that a man whom she considers to be of. It is a subtype of chronic delusional disorder in dsmivtr with very low. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Multiaxial diagnosis diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Erotomanic symptoms in 42 chinese schizophrenic patients. Multiaxial diagnosis diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders text revision dsmivtr. Available formats pdf please select a format to send. The patients relentless pursuit of the delusional love object can eventually involve threats or retaliation, in response to repeated rejection. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. This disorder is most often seen though not exclusively in female patients that are shy, dependent and sexually inexperienced.
Popularly called erotomania, the syndrome is characterized by the delusional idea, usually in a young woman, that a man whom she considers to be of higher social andor professional standing is in. If the patients romantic ideas shaped private fantasies instead of determined public behavior, there would be. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 1. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Erotomania is listed in the dsm5 as a subtype of a delusional disorder. These file s are part of the werner icking music collection. It is a relatively uncommon paranoid condition that is characterized by an individuals delusions of another person being infatuated with them.
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