BMC Psychiatry October 2020 PMID 33097035

De Clérambault's syndrome revisited: a case report of Erotomania in a male.

Maria Teresa Tavares Rodrigues Tomaz Valadas, Lucilia Eduarda Abrantes Bravo

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The group shows a moderate level of interest and engagement by referencing the clinical nature of the syndrome and emphasizing treatment strategies, such as medication, with words like 'fascinating' and 'can be fixed.' Posts also reflect a shared recognition of cultural and societal implications, which indicates a meaningful discussion on the article's impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of understanding Clérambault's syndrome and agree that it can be managed with medication and care.

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Participants express moderate curiosity, especially when referencing clinical aspects, cultural interpretations, and treatment options.

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Several posts delve into the details of the syndrome, discussing how it presents and its treatment, showing active engagement.

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The discussions highlight that the article raises awareness about a rare condition, which could influence clinical practice and public understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • De Clrambault's Syndrome, or Erotomania, is a psychiatric condition where a person believes someone, usually of higher social status, loves them, but it can be hard to define clearly as an independent disorder.
  • Male Erotomania is rare but more often seen in forensic settings due to its association with violent behavior, and it's often underdiagnosed in men.
  • The case study describes a middle-aged man who initially experienced erotomanic delusions that later turned into persecutory beliefs; treatment with medication helped reduce his paranoia, though some delusional beliefs persisted, supporting the idea that Erotomania might be best understood as a subtype of a broader delusional disorder.]

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briella
@halcyonarcadian · X

@sesexxviii @recehtapisayng Ini artikel ilmiahnya, makna dan simptomnya lebih jelas di artikel ini. Jurnal tahun 2020. https://t.co/kFRvXnDklH

Oct 11, 2022 · 61 likes · 1 share · 47 followers View post →
Edu Delgado
@edudelgad · X

Erotomanía en un varón... en nuestras manos estuvo @MaiteSantamaria @merymery_p https://t.co/zR4lzuseNG

Nov 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,858 followers View post →
andy // anaxa
@boughofreason · X

@belovedtrckster @fumiyapmo 1. Please understand the cultural significance of the terms you use 2. If you’re uncomfortable block and move on 3. If it was actually erotomania (which is the term you’re looking for) it wouldn’t be presenting like this. https://t.co/0aqAZCmKhv

Jun 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 205 followers View post →
andy
@1nternet8ngel · X

@belovedtrckster @fumiyapmo 1. Please understand the cultural significance of the terms you use 2. If you’re uncomfortable block and move on 3. If it was actually erotomania (which is the term you’re looking for) it wouldn’t be presenting like this. https://t.co/0aqAZCmKhv

Jun 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 194 followers View post →
Ashis Basu
@BasuAshis · X

@rupagulab @drprashant86jmd @_NairFYI @sonaliranade @ranjona Fascinating syndrome...thanks @rupagulab ! https://t.co/sO3uHkPeMS

Dec 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 17,516 followers View post →
Medical Cover Up
@medicalcoverup · X

@Gav77657104 @dmcslack De Clérambault’s syndrome https://t.co/BnoZKfA2DS

Mar 28, 2021 · 1,301 followers View post →

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andy
@1nternet8ngel · X

@belovedtrckster @fumiyapmo 1. Please understand the cultural significance of the terms you use 2. If you’re uncomfortable block and move on 3. If it was actually erotomania (which is the term you’re looking for) it wouldn’t be presenting like this. https://t.co/0aqAZCmKhv

Jun 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 194 followers View post →
andy // anaxa
@boughofreason · X

@belovedtrckster @fumiyapmo 1. Please understand the cultural significance of the terms you use 2. If you’re uncomfortable block and move on 3. If it was actually erotomania (which is the term you’re looking for) it wouldn’t be presenting like this. https://t.co/0aqAZCmKhv

Jun 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 205 followers View post →
Salvador Rodriguez
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@dandressilva01 https://t.co/LJtrGIJYVw

Jan 8, 2024 · 32 followers View post →
Salvador Rodriguez
@SrCAGT · X

@NoticiasCaracol Erotomania o sindrome de clerambault de libro. Todo se puede arreglar con un antipsicotico y un cuidador, no con demandas por acoso sexual. https://t.co/LJtrGIJYVw

Jan 8, 2024 · 32 followers View post →
nur
@nur_namaste · X

@lim_weijiet De Clérambault’s syndrome (erotomania). Type of delusional disorder - curable with drugs, therapy. https://t.co/UtCmUGHfjj

Jul 15, 2023 · 17 followers View post →
briella
@halcyonarcadian · X

@sesexxviii @recehtapisayng Ini artikel ilmiahnya, makna dan simptomnya lebih jelas di artikel ini. Jurnal tahun 2020. https://t.co/kFRvXnDklH

Oct 11, 2022 · 61 likes · 1 share · 47 followers View post →
Medical Cover Up
@medicalcoverup · X

@Gav77657104 @dmcslack De Clérambault’s syndrome https://t.co/BnoZKfA2DS

Mar 28, 2021 · 1,301 followers View post →
Ashis Basu
@BasuAshis · X

@rupagulab @drprashant86jmd @_NairFYI @sonaliranade @ranjona Fascinating syndrome...thanks @rupagulab ! https://t.co/sO3uHkPeMS

Dec 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 17,516 followers View post →
Edu Delgado
@edudelgad · X

Erotomanía en un varón... en nuestras manos estuvo @MaiteSantamaria @merymery_p https://t.co/zR4lzuseNG

Nov 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,858 followers View post →