Same Gender Erotomania: When the Psychiatrist Became the Delusional Theme—A Case Report and Literature Review

Jamaluddin, Ruzita

doi:10.1155/2021/7463272

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“…In this case, it was discovered that the liked person and also the patient were male. Ruzita Jamaluddin in 2021 reported 2 cases in the report where the first case was female aged 28 years, and the second was 42 years old [9].…”

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Same Gender De’ Clerambault in a Man: Case Report

Utami¹,

Amin²

2023

Advances in Health Sciences Research

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Currently, Gender De 'Clerambault or erotomania is a very rare case, especially in men. This disorder is related to a person's culture and socioeconomic, with the most prominent symptom being delusional disorder, and the best treatment is antipsychotics. Mr. H, age 40, complained of sleeping difficulty and felt loved by the artist he idolized. In this case, there were hallucinations but not daily. The most prominent symptom was that he felt liked and had a 5-month relationship with the artist he idolized. The patient was administered antipsychotics and mood stabilizers. A case of erotomania was discovered in a male patient. Furthermore, this disorder is very rare, especially in men. The first line of treatment administered in this case is antipsychotics, and afterward, changes were observed.

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Same Gender De’ Clerambault in a Man: Case Report

Utami¹,

Amin²

2023

Advances in Health Sciences Research

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“…Some authors consider male erotomania to be more common than previously thought [41,42]. In general, the love object is of the opposite sex, but there have been reports of cases involving homosexual females and males [24,25,43], and extending to individuals with developmental disabilities as well [44]. However, erotomanic delusions can manifest as symptoms of various psychotic disorders, giving rise to diverse psychiatric manifestations and it is possible that the incidence is underestimated because Erotomania may be classi ed under broader syndromes.…”

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“…Risk factors for violence in Erotomania include male sex, low socioeconomic status, multiple objects of love, and a history of antisocial behavior [41][42][43][44][45][46].…”

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Induced Erotomania by Online Romance Fraud - A Novel Form of de Clérambault's Syndrome

Alotti,

Osvath,

Tenyi

et al. 2024

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Background: Although the impact of internet usage on mental health is extensively documented, there is a notable scarcity of reports in the literature concerning cyber-induced Erotomania. Erotomania is a rare but likely underdiagnosed delusional disorder. It is characterized by an irrational belief held by the affected persons that someone of higher socioeconomic status harbor romantic feelings toward them. Here, we describe and summarize the psychopathology of Erotomanic delusion induced by online romantic fraud in a female patient. Employing this case as a focal point, we illuminate novel aspects of erotomania that warrant attention and examination. Case presentation: We present a compelling case involving a 70-year-old married Caucasian woman diagnosed with medically controlled persistent depressive disorder for several years. The intricacies of her condition became evident as she became deeply engrossed in online profiles featuring the image of a renowned musician, inadvertently falling victim to an online romantic fraud. Subsequently, this distressing experience triggered the emergence of erotomanic delusions and a suicide attempt. The patient's history reveals an array of medical conditions and stressful life events, contributing to her vulnerability. The diagnosis of erotomanic delusional disorder, dysthymia, and mild cognitive impairment with cerebral vascular background was established. Treatment involved her previous antidepressant with low-dose risperidone, alongside supportive individual and group therapy. Her delusion showed remission four weeks later, prompting her discharge for outpatient follow-up. Although she retained some false beliefs, the intensity of the symptoms had notably diminished and her functionality improved. Conclusions: This case underscores the complex interplay between mental health, online activities, and the consequences of delusions, including suicidal thoughts, shedding light on the need for a comprehensive approach in addressing such challenging psychiatric scenarios.

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“…Some authors consider male erotomania to be more common than previously thought [ 45 ]. In general, the love object is of the opposite gender, but there have been reports of cases involving people of the same gender [ 23 , 26 , 27 , 54 ]. Individuals with developmental disabilities may also be affected [ 23 , 55 ].…”

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“…It is remarkable that erotomania can manifest discreetly over extended periods, often coming to light only when the individual engages in stalking or displays violent behavior towards the object of their affection. Risk factors for violence in erotomania include male sex, low socioeconomic status, multiple objects of love, and a history of antisocial behavior [23,45,[54][55][56][57][58].…”

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Induced erotomania by online romance fraud - a novel form of de Clérambault’s syndrome

Alotti,

Osvath,

Tenyi

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Although the impact of internet usage on mental health is extensively documented, there is a notable scarcity of reports in the literature concerning internet-induced erotomania. Erotomania is a rare and likely underdiagnosed delusional disorder. It is characterized by an irrational belief held by the affected persons that someone of higher socioeconomic status harbor romantic feelings toward them. Here, we describe the psychopathology of erotomanic delusion induced by online romantic fraud in a female patient. Employing this case as a focal point, we illuminate novel aspects of erotomania that warrant attention and examination. Case presentation We present a compelling case involving a 70-year-old married Caucasian woman diagnosed with medically controlled persistent depressive disorder for several years. The intricacies of her condition became evident as she became deeply engrossed in online profiles featuring the image of a renowned musician, inadvertently falling victim to an online romantic fraud. Subsequently, this distressing experience triggered the emergence of erotomanic delusions and a suicide attempt. The patient's history reveals an array of medical conditions and stressful life events, contributing to her vulnerability. The diagnosis of erotomanic delusional disorder, dysthymia, and mild cognitive impairment with cerebral vascular background was established. Treatment involved her previous antidepressant with low-dose risperidone, alongside supportive individual and group therapy. Her delusion showed remission four weeks later, prompting her discharge for outpatient follow-up. Although she retained some false beliefs, the intensity of the symptoms had notably diminished and her functionality improved. Conclusion This case underscores the complex interplay between mental health, online activities, and the consequences of delusions, including suicidal thoughts, shedding light on the need for a comprehensive approach in addressing such challenging psychiatric scenarios.

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Same Gender Erotomania: When the Psychiatrist Became the Delusional Theme—A Case Report and Literature Review

Cited by 3 publications

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Same Gender De’ Clerambault in a Man: Case Report

Same Gender De’ Clerambault in a Man: Case Report

Induced Erotomania by Online Romance Fraud - A Novel Form of de Clérambault's Syndrome

Induced erotomania by online romance fraud - a novel form of de Clérambault’s syndrome

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