Clérambault's syndrome
Alternative eponyms
- de Clérambault's syndrome
- Simenon's syndrome
Related people
A condition in which a woman becomes deluded that a certain man is in love with her.
Description
A condition in which a woman becomes deluded that a certain man is in love with her. The man, with whom only a brief acquaintance exists, is usually older and of higher social status. The man, who has done nothing to stimulate or encourage such a belief, is at first unaware of it but is later likely to be embarrassed by telephone calls. letters and amorous advances.
Bibliography
- G. G. de Clérambault:
Les psychoses passionelles.
In his: Oevre psychiatrique. Paris, Presses universitaires de France, 1942. - Georges Simenon:
Monsieur Lundi. In his: Novelle enquêtes de Maigret. Paris, Presses universitaires de France, 1942.
