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Erotomania: A case series.

A V Sowmya¹, Nishtha Gupta¹, Sana Dhamija¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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|December 15, 2021

Summary

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Erotomania is a rare psychotic disorder where individuals delusionally believe someone is in love with them. This case series examines three patients with this uncommon delusional disorder.

Keywords:

Erotomania delusion psychosis

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Background:

Erotomania is an uncommon delusional disorder.
Characterized by the false belief that another person is in love with the patient.
Often observed in females with specific personality traits.

Observation:

Presents a case series of three patients diagnosed with erotomania.
Details the clinical presentation and characteristics of these individuals.
Highlights the specific nature of the delusional object and patient demographics.

Findings:

The study details three cases of erotomania.
Explores the typical demographic and psychological profiles associated with the disorder.
Illustrates the 'beyond reach' characteristic of the delusional object.

Implications:

Contributes to understanding the clinical spectrum of delusional disorders.
Provides insights into the presentation of erotomania in clinical practice.
Underscores the importance of recognizing uncommon psychotic disorders.