Surely you have seen or heard about one of the most famous films in the history of cinema, such as The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey. What if I told you that happens in real life? Or rather, what if we told you that There are people who really think that their life is a show? Well yes, that is what Truman Syndrome is about.
What is Truman Syndrome? What causes it?
Truman Syndrome is a disorder in which The person who suffers from it believes that he really lives in a reality show or a work of fiction. That is, his or her life is a show that he or she stars in. This disorder is related to personality disorder.
This syndrome can be caused by different factors such as genetics, traumatic situations in your childhood, such as having suffered some type of violence or a traumatic event. You also have to take into account the desire for attention that you have, which explains the syndrome itself, where you are the center of everything, everything revolves around you.
Symptoms of Truman Syndrome
Truman Syndrome is mainly characterized by the delusions of the person who suffers from it. The symptoms are both physical and psychological. We must bear in mind that physical and psychological health go hand in hand, therefore, we must take care of and prioritize both to maintain good health.
The most recognizable and prominent symptoms of this disorder are:
- Deliriums.
- Hallucinations.
- The feeling of being watched at all timesThis is because he thinks people see him in the show he stars in.
- Desire for prominencethis is also associated with the attention that you need and believe you need.
- Irrational behaviors.
All of these symptoms cause the person who suffers from it to not perceive reality as it is. This can affect their quality of life, as well as the way they communicate, express themselves and understand the world. Therefore, this syndrome must be treated in the best possible way so that this disorder does not continue to develop in the patient.
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The importance of good psychological treatment
The best treatment for a disorder like Truman Syndrome is psychological therapyalthough it is not the only one. Medication also becomes an option as part of treatment, accompanied by sessions with a psychologist, for patients who may suffer hallucinations typical of the disorder. This option should always be prescribed by a professional, after the syndrome is correctly diagnosed.
The psychological therapy This will help the patient to improve his symptoms and, therefore, to improve his quality of life. The first thing to do is to find the initial point where the syndrome began to develop. The patient must be aware that if he has suffered any trauma in his childhood he must face it and overcome it. with the help of the psychologistin order to continue with the treatment.
Therapy sessions will help the person suffering from this syndrome to be able to Identify and learn to manage emotionss in situations that are beyond their understanding or that may be stressful. An attempt will also be made end that need for attention constant, working on the self-esteem and the self-loveIn this way, we will try to give the patient a confidence and independence that will not make him dependent on being the center of attention.
The psychologist has the necessary skills to work with you and help you know express yourself and communicate better with people, in order to establish better interpersonal relationships. Besides, Expressing how you feel to the psychologist will help you unburden yourself and feel better about yourself.o. In this way and for all the benefits offered by therapy It is the best option for a patient with this type of clinical picture.
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