The Relationship Killer

There are actually several forms of jealousy that are also rooted in some sort of psychiatric disorder. Including Othello Syndrome. I would not have been hip to this magnitude of jealousy myself had I not experienced it. There is another name for this type of jealousy is Delusional Jealousy. According to the Medical Science Monitor. Delusional jealousy is described as a psychiatric phenomenon in which an individual has a delusional belief that their spouse (or sexual partner) is being unfaithful [6]. It is also known as morbid jealousy, pathological jealousy, conjugal paranoia, or Othello syndrome [6]. As described by Easton et al., it remains unclear what differentiates each of these disorders. Nevertheless, it is clear that delusions are only present in individuals suffering from delusional disorder-jealousy.

Things like this in individuals are usually caused by deep-seeded low self-esteem and anxiety disorders. It can also be associated with Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder. It is also believed that a severe brain injury or disease could be the cause. Whatever the cause if you have ever been in a relationship with someone suffering from this or know someone who takes jealousy to the extreme you know the torture it can cause to all those involved.

There are a ton of mental illnesses out there that people suffer from and it does not seem to get any better. I understand it is hard to recognize a mental illness in yourself. If you have been told about abnormal behavior by more than one person. It would be on the smarter side of things to seek professional help. For your quality of life and those around you. I believe the increasing amount of mental illness is due to the fact of so many people being untreated and then the behavior is passed on to those looking up to and learning from you. For those of you who feel like delusional jealousy sounds familiar there is a treatment for it that can help people overcome their mistrust issues. You just have to be dedicated to finding a rehab from living in misery. You don’t have to suffer from anxiety and fear. There is hope for those who want it.

"There are two types of pain. The kind that hurt you, and the kind that changes you." -Quoteably

Jealousy and self-esteem issues can imprison men as well as women. No one is excused from real human emotions. Our emotions know no face, color, size, gender, and there are always two victims, not just one. A relationship is a partnership between two people. You agree that you stand by each other through thick and thin. That you have your partners back no matter what. The shitty thing is when your relationship suffers from jealousy both of you suffer. We like to focus on the person that is trapped in their own mind of worry rather than the person taking the bullets. Maybe because we have to fix the worry first then the bullets will stop flying.

Yes, the person who has the paranoid delusions of secret sex has it rough in their mind, but the accused and mistrusted have to go through their own turmoil. For the person, you love to think the thoughts about you are a hard pill to swallow. It is a pain that a person cannot bear for a very long time. The one you share your life with who knows you best thinks you are a whore and secretly has sex with others constantly behind their back. The accusations start to chip away at your confidence and can leave you feeling unworthy, unloved, and depressed. The fear and hurt put on this person through others' fear and insecurities is as real to them as being trapped in a prison of doubt. If you are a person suffering from jealousy or delusional jealousy I ask you to keep in mind that your partner is the innocent victim. The ones that come to identify the issue and deal with it. They are the ones there with you going through this with you but getting blamed for it all. They share every fear and ounce of pain and they double them when they make it their own.

The problem is you can’t force them to take the steps and put the work into change. Unless your partner recognizes how toxic their behavior is and is willing to do what it takes to make things better, your relationship will always be a roller coaster ride that you will probably want to get off of eventually. I am always an advocate for making relationships work and sticking with the person you love through tough situations, but if you are in a relationship and dealing with these issues you really should consider ending the relationship and trying to move on to rebuilding yourself. This type of behavior always escalates with time. What starts out as annoying accusations could turn dangerous and violent over time. If you both are committed to making it work then you do have a chance. To get help for someone suffering from delusional jealousy you can call your local Mental Health care provider, or contact BrightQuest Treatment Centers at Admissions844–388–2819.