Stalkers that are presidential intimacy seekers, of course become infatuated as well as desire a relationship with the individual, they also believe the individual has feelings for them (Phillips, 2006). Intimacy seekers suffer from Erotomania delusions and pathognomonic (Phillips, 2006). Mrs. Doe is a perfect historical example of an intimacy seeker; she spoke of her affection towards Bill Clinton and possessed delusional love interest (Phillips, 2006).
Presidential nuisance and attention seekers are driven by delusional thinking that have no intent to harm for the other individual (Phillips, 2006). The nuisance stalkers aim to plea for help with a problem and as for the attention seekers they aim to gain media attention with hopes of …show more content…
Although, Mullen et al. (2001) stated there are various delusions related to stalking. In a situation where delusions are developed Erotomaniac delusions can be secondary established with any current condition of the individual (Mullen et al, 2001). According to Mullen at al. (2001) Erotomania delusions can dominate in a stalker’s psychological behavior. Mullen et al. (2001) also noted several other types of delusion that can be encountered such as persecutory delusions, jealousy delusions, and querulant delusions as well as misidentification syndromes. The behavior of the stalker can also portray manic states as a part of invasiveness and lack of restraint (Mullen et al, 2001). Mania lessens the strength of stress as well as causes of conduct (Mullen et al, 2001). There has also been a high rate of personality disorders in stalkers such as paranoid, narcissistic, dependent, and antisocial personality disorder (Mullen et al, 2001). According to Mullen et al. (2001) the impact of stalkers behavior is great, but most are often blind to their actions. It is noted by Mullen et al. (2001) that most stalkers are drawn and isolated which causes poor interpersonal as well as social skills. Mullen and colleagues (2001) concluded that stalkers should be viewed as vulnerable and not as criminals with health professionals, managing their behaviors is
Presidential nuisance and attention seekers are driven by delusional thinking that have no intent to harm for the other individual (Phillips, 2006). The nuisance stalkers aim to plea for help with a problem and as for the attention seekers they aim to gain media attention with hopes of …show more content…
Although, Mullen et al. (2001) stated there are various delusions related to stalking. In a situation where delusions are developed Erotomaniac delusions can be secondary established with any current condition of the individual (Mullen et al, 2001). According to Mullen at al. (2001) Erotomania delusions can dominate in a stalker’s psychological behavior. Mullen et al. (2001) also noted several other types of delusion that can be encountered such as persecutory delusions, jealousy delusions, and querulant delusions as well as misidentification syndromes. The behavior of the stalker can also portray manic states as a part of invasiveness and lack of restraint (Mullen et al, 2001). Mania lessens the strength of stress as well as causes of conduct (Mullen et al, 2001). There has also been a high rate of personality disorders in stalkers such as paranoid, narcissistic, dependent, and antisocial personality disorder (Mullen et al, 2001). According to Mullen et al. (2001) the impact of stalkers behavior is great, but most are often blind to their actions. It is noted by Mullen et al. (2001) that most stalkers are drawn and isolated which causes poor interpersonal as well as social skills. Mullen and colleagues (2001) concluded that stalkers should be viewed as vulnerable and not as criminals with health professionals, managing their behaviors is