Tag: understanding emotions

  • Unraveling De Clerambault’s Syndrome: The Illusion of Unrequited Love

    Imagine living in a world where you’re convinced that someone, often of higher status or fame, is deeply in love with you, despite having little to no interaction. This isn’t the plot of a romantic drama but the reality for individuals with De Clerambault’s Syndrome, also known as Erotomania. It’s a fascinating yet challenging condition…

  • Unraveling Lima Syndrome: When Captors Turn Compassionate

    Imagine a scenario where, in the midst of a hostage situation, the captors start to feel empathy and kindness towards their captives. This might sound like a plot twist in a movie, but it’s a real psychological phenomenon known as Lima Syndrome. Named after an incident in Lima, Peru, where members of a militant group…