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Pathological jealousy and mental handicap

S A Cooper1, R A Collacott

  • 1Mental Illness Unit, Leicester General Hospital, England.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|April 1, 1993
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Pathological jealousy, a condition rarely seen in individuals with intellectual disabilities, is described in a man with borderline mental handicap. This case highlights the importance of recognizing jealousy in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Pathological jealousy is a recognized psychiatric condition.
  • It is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts and beliefs of infidelity by a partner.
  • This condition is typically observed in the general population.

Observation:

  • The case involves a 39-year-old male patient.
  • The patient presented with symptoms of pathological jealousy.
  • He had a history of borderline mental handicap and abnormal premorbid personality.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of pathological jealousy in an individual with a mental handicap.
  • The patient's presentation suggests that pathological jealousy can occur in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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  • The abnormal premorbid personality may be a contributing factor.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of pathological jealousy presentation.
    • It underscores the need for clinicians to consider pathological jealousy in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the prevalence and etiology of pathological jealousy in this population.