Do I Have Erotomania?

Do you believe that someone is deeply or obsessively in love with you?

Do you obsessively consume media related to the other person if they are a public figure?

Do you harass the other person in public?

Do you persistently make phone calls to the other person?

Are you convinced that the other person is trying to secretly communicate with you (e.g, through gestures, coded messages in the news, or social media)?

Do you constantly send letters, emails, or gifts to the other person?

Do you create false situations in which the other person is stalking you or trying to get in touch with you?

Do you feel jealous when you think that the other person may be in contact with other “lovers”?

Are you losing interest in activities other than related to the other person?

Based on your answer, it is unlikely that you have erotomania. Erotomania is a rare mental health problem in which someone strongly believes that another person is intensely in love with them. The other person may be a celebrity or someone of a high social position. The belief is delusional because it’s not based on reality. It is impossible for people with this condition to give up on their belief that the other person loves them, even if presented with evidence that this is not true. Erotomania can be linked to other mental health problems that involve delusions or manic behaviors.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or two signs related to erotomania. Erotomania is a rare mental health problem in which someone is fixated on the belief that another person is intensely or obsessively in love with them. Erotomania can cause someone to show aggressive behavior, and in severe cases the behavior can cause the person to be arrested for stalking or harassment. If you think you show signs of erotomania, it may be important to seek medical attention.

Unfortunately, you are displaying several symptoms typically seen among individuals who have erotomania. Seeking medical help is a must. Erotomania is a rare mental health problem in which someone is fixated on the belief that another person is intensely or obsessively in love with them, even if presented with evidence that this is not true. Receiving treatment for erotomania before showing risky behavior towards another person is very important in preventing this condition from disrupting both your life and their life. Treatment for erotomania usually involves addressing the psychosis or delusional symptoms with therapy and medication.