Another name for Othello Syndrome is pathological jealousy. This disorder causes obsessive thoughts. It is a very common disorder that can be treated with psychotherapy.
There is no pathological aspect of it. Sufferers have a deep fear of being rejected, abandoned, or disdained. This leads to extreme jealousy and violent behaviors towards those they believe are as much as competition as well as those who offend them.
Also, the jealousy of not losing what is in hand shows a lack of self-confidence.
What is othello syndrome?
Othello Syndrome is a rare mental condition that causes sufferers to become suspicious and jealous easily.
Is There a Cure for Othello Syndrome?
Psychotherapy often does wonders for people with Othello syndrome and can even cure some diagnosed with it.
Symptoms of Othello Syndrome
- Being obsessively jealous of everything and everyone.
- Creating unrealistic thoughts and believing in them.
- Overreaction to a simple event.
- Tendency to being extremely aggressive and violent.
Othello Syndrome in Family and Relationship Therapy
When the relationship between the spouses is considered Othello Syndrome (pathological jealousy) the following happens:
“Darling, I trust you but I don’t trust the environment. I know you won’t do it wrong, but there are many different people around.”
These words contain jealousy and insecurity.
It should not be forgotten that these partially acceptable words are important steps towards making life and relationship difficult and toxic.
The person that uses those words might be your lover, your partner, your friend. “I trust you, but I don’t trust those around you.” is the equivalent of saying; “I don’t trust you too much.”
Do you want your lover’s, your partner’s social media account passwords? It is unfair to check the messages written to your lover.
Tip: You can find more information about on this topic in relationship therapy.
Othello Syndrome (Pathological Jealousy) Clinical Presentation and Treatment
The most pathological form of jealousy is Othello Syndrome (pathological jealousy).
Othello Syndrome (pathological jealousy) isn’t a rare disease. The symptoms of this disorder can only be observed around one’s spouse or lover. These people can work as a doctor, an attorney, as well as housewife without showing any symptoms.
But in romantic relations, there may be fighting and violence every day. This is a very serious problem. There are some cases of Othello Syndrome that led people to murder their partners. This phenomena is often called as passion murders.
Some of the femicides are caused by extreme cases of Othello Syndrome (pathological jealousy). These cases should definitely receive psychological treatment. Psychotherapy is the most commonly used method in thtreatment. Cognitive behavior therapy can raise awareness on this topic.
The early intervention, including only the mental health approach, may lead to a remission of anxiety and depressive symptoms in over 50% of these patients. And the best news is that intensive psychotherapy is not addictive or harmful like prescription drugs can be. Psychotherapy helps by creating an internal healing environment for patients afflicted by similiar disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
These people are
Sad,
Helpless,
Worthless,
Unhappy.
People with this kind of problem experience a sense of constant insecurity so they want to take control in two relationships. They check everything: phones, emails, friends… Such love should not be accepted in any terms. In such situations, some therapy support is mandatory for the benefit of both partners.
Last Updated on December 10, 2022 by Lucas Berg
3 thoughts on “Is Jealosy Healthy? Othello Syndrome”
Hello I am going through a relationship problem at the moment my husband does not trust me he thinks I am having an affair and says I look at men when we go out it has got so extreme that it is affecting our mental health I think he has othello syndrome he said that if I ever betrayed him that would tip him over the edge but I know I would not do anything like this we have been married 36 years and it would be so ashame if our marriage suffered because of this extreme jelousey
Hello Natalina,
Sorry for the late reply.
Persuading someone you cherish can be a strenuous undertaking, especially in delicate situations such as this. These issues tend to take their toll on both parties’ mental and emotional states; however, like any other relationship challenge, therapy and honest dialogue may prove successful in resolving the problem. My recommendation would be for you to begin by speaking with your partner about seeing a therapist – understanding his underlying worries can help you make more compelling arguments when trying to convince him.
I hope you both find peace and love in your relationship.
23 may 2023 hello thank you for your response me and my husband are still arguing about his Othello syndrome I told him he needs help but he keeps saying its all my fault and its me that needs therapy I think that if don’t address his insurcuritie this marriage will continue to suffer and their will be no hope