Adele's syndrome is a severe mental disorder that is accompanied by the appearance of a strong, irresistible love affair. Of course, separating the normal sense of love from the slowly progressing manic obsession is far from always easy. And since most patients simply deny the problem, they do not receive the necessary medical care. So what is “love sickness” and what are its main symptoms?
Adele's syndrome: a bit of history
Mental illness owes its name to the infamous Adele Hugo, daughter of the world famous writer. A young, educated and attractive girl who was not inferior to her father with talent was fascinated by Lieutenant Albert Pinson. And if at first the young man showed some interest, then later on he tried in every possible way to avoid the attention of his admirer.
Unfortunately, the lack of interest from Pinson did not stop the woman - she followed him around the world. Adele considered their mutual love something real and unshakable, despite the fact that later the lieutenant married another. The life of the daughter of a famous writer ended in a madhouse, although even the treatment methods that existed at that time and complete isolation did not save her from obsession.
Adele's syndrome: symptoms
It should be understood that only a psychiatrist can make such a diagnosis. After all, the victim of such sad love can hardly think adequately. It is equally difficult to notice the transition from a deep feeling of falling in love to an unpredictable, destructive addiction. Nevertheless, there are some signs that are worth paying attention to.
Adele syndrome is accompanied by a number of very striking symptoms. In particular, patients have insomnia. Interestingly, in the dreams of patients there is almost always a “subject of adoration”.
As the disease progresses, the women seem to fall out of life - they ignore routine matters, do poorly with their duties at work, have difficulty concentrating carefully, since their thoughts are concentrated only on the person they love. Of course, patients in such a strange relationship are the active side - they constantly call their lover, come to his house, and are persecuted at work. The answer "no" a person with such a violation simply does not perceive.
In some cases, patients develop a kind of fetishism - they preserve and collect all objects that are in one way or another related to their loved one. You can often notice how bouts of severe depression and apathy quickly give way to euphoria and vice versa.
Without appropriate therapy, Adele’s syndrome leads to a gradual destruction of the patient’s personality. Patients often detach themselves from reality and perceive only the world invented by them, in which the relationship between two lovers is ideal. For example, Adele Hugo sincerely believed that she married the lieutenant. Often, such suffering ends in a suicide attempt.
Adele's syndrome: treatment
In fact, like any other mental disorder, this disease is not so easily treatable. Nevertheless, it is possible to get rid of obsession and addiction - you just need to ask for help and admit that the problem really exists.
In some cases, medication with antidepressants and some other drugs will be appropriate. But, unfortunately, there are no magic pills that can heal from unhappy love. That is why taking medications must be accompanied by psychotherapy. Perhaps the specialist will be able to find out what exactly is the cause of the deviation. The doctor will also help return to normal life and enjoy the company of other people.