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Othello Syndrome

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Introduction & Characterization The Othello syndrome was named by the English psychiatrist John Todd (1914-1987) in a paper he published with K. Dewhurst entitled "The Othello Syndrome: a study in the psychopathology of sexual jealousy" (Journal of Nervous and Mental Disorder, 1955).  The eponym “Othello syndrome” originates from Shakespeare’s tragedy in which the protagonist’s jealousy over his wife’s supposed infidelity ultimately leads him to commit spousal homicide. It refers to a content-specific delusion characterized by the fixed false belief that one’s partner has been or is being unfaithful. Men are diagnosed with Othello syndrome more often than women. Patients with Othello syndrome ascribe personal meaning to benign events, misinterpreting the behavior of others to provide confirmatory evidence for their delusions. Delusional jealousy is also known as erotic jealousy syndrome, morbid jealousy, Othello psychosis, or sexual jealousy. Othello syndrome ...

Anger : Health & Management

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Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, but when chronic, explosive anger spirals out of control, it can have serious consequences for our relationships, our health, and our state of mind. With insight about the real reasons for our anger and these anger management tools, we can learn to keep our temper from hijacking our life. Definition:  Anger is a very powerful emotion that can stem from feelings of frustration, hurt, annoyance or disappointment. It can be caused by anxiety over personal problems or external situations like a cancelled airline flight. Anger is a normal human emotion that can range from slight irritation to strong rage. Dangers Caused by Anger: Suppressed anger can be an underlying cause of  anxiety  and  depression . Anger that is not appropriately expressed can disrupt  relationships , affect thinking and behavior patterns, and create a variety of physical problems. Chronic (long-term) anger has been linked to health issues suc...