10 Scariest Mental Disorders That Exist Today
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the 10 scariest mental disorders, including clinical lycanthropy, Paris syndrome, Alice in Wonderland syndrome, kagra delusion, dissociative identity disorder, body integrity dysphoria, depersonalization disorder, autocannibalism, alien hand syndrome, and Cotard's delusion. Each disorder is described in detail, revealing the psychological terrors that can exist within the human mind.
Takeaways
- 🐺 Clinical lycanthropy is a psychological condition where individuals believe they can transform into non-human animals, often exhibiting animal-like behaviors.
- 🏙️ Paris syndrome is a psychiatric condition affecting visitors to Paris, causing symptoms like dizziness, delusions, and hallucinations, and is most commonly seen in Japanese tourists.
- 🧩 Alice in Wonderland syndrome, or Todd syndrome, distorts a person's perception, making objects appear closer or farther away, and is often associated with migraines or head trauma.
- 👥 Kagra delusion involves the belief that loved ones are impostors, possibly caused by brain damage, and is difficult to diagnose due to the lack of self-awareness.
- 🤹♂️ Dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personalities within one individual.
- 🦵 Body integrity dysphoria is a rare condition where individuals desire to have a disability, such as paralysis or amputation, and may even self-mutilate to achieve this.
- 🕴 Depersonalization disorder causes individuals to feel disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, or actions, often leading to a sense of unreality about themselves or the world.
- 🍖 Autocannibalism is a disturbing mental disorder where individuals consume parts of themselves, ranging from minor habits like eating nails to severe cases of self-mutilation.
- 🤲 Alien hand syndrome is a rare condition where one hand acts independently of the individual's control, often due to brain damage affecting the frontal lobe or Corpus callosum.
- 🧟♂️ Cotard's delusion, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is an extremely rare disorder where individuals believe they are dead or non-existent, sometimes leading to self-harm or suicide.
Q & A
What is clinical lycanthropy?
-Clinical lycanthropy is a psychological condition where an individual believes they can transform into a non-human animal, often exhibiting animal-like behaviors such as growling, howling, or moving on all fours. It is considered a form of psychosis.
What are the symptoms of Paris syndrome?
-Paris syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as dizziness, a delusional belief of being hated or victimized, and hallucinations. It primarily affects tourists, particularly from Japan, who visit Paris and experience a severe form of culture shock.
What is Alice in Wonderland syndrome and what causes it?
-Alice in Wonderland syndrome, also known as Todd syndrome or DMIA, is a psychological condition that causes distorted perceptions, making objects appear closer or farther away than they are. It can also cause feelings of growing or shrinking. The exact cause is unknown, but it has been associated with migraines, head trauma, and viral infections.
What is kagra delusion and how does it affect individuals?
-Kagra delusion is a condition where an individual believes that one or more people around them are duplicates and not truly themselves. It is thought to be caused by brain damage, particularly to the frontal lobe, and often goes undiagnosed as the affected person may not realize they are ill.
What is dissociative identity disorder and what are its characteristics?
-Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a psychological condition where a person appears to possess two or more distinct personalities. Sufferers often experience lost time or blackouts and may not be aware of the other personalities. The cause is debated, with theories ranging from extreme trauma to therapeutic practices.
What is body integrity dysphoria and how does it manifest?
-Body integrity dysphoria (BID) is a psychological condition where individuals desire a disability, such as blindness, deafness, or paralysis. They may feel discomfort in being able-bodied and may act as if they have a disability, even when they do not.
What is depersonalization disorder and how does it affect a person's perception?
-Depersonalization disorder is a dissociative phenomenon where a person feels disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, or actions. They may feel as if they are observing themselves from an outsider's perspective, leading to a sense of unreality and questioning their existence.
What is autocannibalism and what are its potential consequences?
-Autocannibalism is a mental disorder where individuals consume parts of themselves, such as flesh, scabs, or nails. It is often linked to depression or anxiety disorders and can lead to scarring, infection, nausea, or nerve damage.
What is alien hand syndrome and what are its symptoms?
-Alien hand syndrome is a rare condition where an individual loses control over one of their hands, which may move or act independently without the person's awareness. It is often caused by brain damage affecting the frontal lobe or the corpus callosum.
What is Cotard's delusion and how does it affect the individual's perception of themselves?
-Cotard's delusion, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is an extremely rare disorder where individuals believe they are dead, do not exist, or have lost their blood or internal organs. It can lead to self-harm or suicidal behavior and is associated with a delirium of negation.
Outlines
🐺 Clinical Lycanthropy: The Psychological Werewolf
This paragraph delves into the eerie world of clinical lycanthropy, a psychological condition where individuals believe they can transform into or are currently a non-human animal. Often associated with animal-like behaviors such as growling or moving on all fours, this form of psychosis can affect a person's mental state and behavior. Interestingly, the transformations aren't limited to wolves but can include a variety of animals, highlighting the diverse nature of this disorder.
🏙️ Paris Syndrome: The Illusion of the City of Lights
The script introduces Paris Syndrome, a psychiatric condition that affects visitors to Paris, particularly Japanese tourists. Characterized by symptoms such as dizziness, delusions of being hated, and hallucinations, this syndrome is believed to stem from the idealized expectations of Paris that are often shattered by reality. The condition underscores the cultural shock that can occur when the romanticized image of a city does not align with the actual experience.
🔍 Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: Distorted Perceptions
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, also known as Todd syndrome or DMIA, is a psychological condition that distorts a person's perception of size and distance. This can lead to feelings of growing or shrinking, accompanied by hallucinations, making it a truly unsettling experience. The cause remains unknown, but it has been linked to migraines, head trauma, and viral infections, affecting both adults and children, with a higher prevalence in the latter.
👥 Capgras Delusion: The Imposter Among Us
Capgras Delusion is a chilling psychological condition where individuals believe that a loved one or someone close has been replaced by an impostor. This delusion, potentially caused by brain damage to the frontal lobe, is difficult to diagnose as the affected individuals often do not realize they are ill. The condition can lead to a profound sense of isolation and distress as the person struggles to convince others of their reality.
🧠 Dissociative Identity Disorder: The Battle Within
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a controversial psychological condition where a person appears to have two or more distinct personalities. The debate around its cause, whether it's extreme trauma or therapeutic practices like hypnosis, adds to the complexity of this disorder. DID can lead to significant distress, especially when the individual experiences lost time or blackouts, and the actions taken during these periods.
🦵 Body Integrity Dysphoria: The Desire for Disability
Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID) is a rare psychological condition where individuals have an intense desire for a disability, such as blindness, deafness, or paralysis. This discomfort with being able-bodied can lead to self-inflicted injuries or body modifications. Typically manifesting in younger individuals, BID can result in severe consequences, including traumatic scars and even loss of life.
👤 Depersonalization Disorder: The Unraveling Self
Depersonalization Disorder is a dissociative phenomenon where individuals feel disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, or actions. This can lead to a sense of unreality, as if they are observing themselves from an outsider's perspective. The condition can be temporary or chronic, and while there is no universally accepted treatment, the impact on a person's life can be profound, leading to a constant questioning of their existence.
🤚 Autocannibalism: Consuming Oneself
Autocannibalism is a disturbing mental disorder where individuals feel compelled to consume parts of themselves, ranging from minor behaviors like eating scabs to severe cases involving the consumption of limbs or flesh. Often linked to depression or anxiety, this disorder can result in serious physical harm, including infection, nerve damage, and scarring. Treatment options are limited, but some therapies and medications can help manage the urges.
🤚 Alien Hand Syndrome: The Uncontrollable Limb
Alien Hand Syndrome is a rare condition where an individual loses control over one of their hands, which may act independently, even performing actions like grabbing or manipulating objects without the person's awareness. This syndrome, often resulting from brain damage affecting the frontal lobe or Corpus callosum, disrupts movement and control, leading to a disconcerting disconnect between the mind and the body.
🧟♂️ Cotard's Delusion: The Living Dead
Cotard's Delusion, a rare psychological disorder, leads individuals to believe they are dead, non-existent, or in a state of decay. Discovered in 1880, this condition can result in severe distress and self-harm, despite some success with certain medications. The delusion of negation presents a profound challenge, blurring the line between life and death in the mind of the sufferer.
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Keywords
💡Clinical Lycanthropy
💡Paris Syndrome
💡Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
💡Capgras Delusion
💡Dissociative Identity Disorder
💡Body Integrity Dysphoria
💡Depersonalization Disorder
💡Autocannibalism
💡Alien Hand Syndrome
💡Cotard's Delusion
Highlights
Clinical lycanthropy is a psychological condition where individuals believe they can transform into animals.
Affected individuals by clinical lycanthropy may exhibit animal-like behaviors and retain memories of being an animal.
Paris syndrome is a psychiatric condition affecting visitors to Paris, causing dizziness, delusions, and hallucinations.
Paris syndrome is most commonly seen in Japanese tourists and is believed to be due to the idealized version of Paris in Asian cultures.
Alice in Wonderland syndrome causes distorted perceptions, making objects appear closer or farther away than they actually are.
This syndrome can cause feelings of growing or shrinking and is often associated with migraines, head trauma, and viral infections.
Kagra delusion is a condition where individuals believe that someone close to them has been replaced by an impostor.
Dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, involves the presence of two or more distinct personalities.
Body integrity dysphoria is a desire for disability, such as blindness or paralysis, leading to self-amputation or other modifications.
Depersonalization disorder causes individuals to feel disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, or actions.
Autocannibalism is a mental disorder where individuals consume parts of themselves, often linked to depression or anxiety.
Alien hand syndrome is a rare condition where one's hand moves independently without the person's control.
Cotard's delusion, also known as walking corpse syndrome, results in individuals believing they are dead or in a state of decay.
Cotard's delusion can lead to self-harm or suicide attempts, and treatment with certain medications has proven successful.
These mental disorders highlight the complex and sometimes terrifying ways the human mind can be affected.
Transcripts
what would you do if you lost control of
a part of yourself your legs stiffen and
stop carrying you something unseen
begins puppeting your limbs and you
begin to see or believe wild things that
couldn't possibly be there or be true it
turns out some of the scariest things
you can experience aren't in dark
forests or creepy basement they're in
your own mind here are the 10 scariest
mental disorders that exist today
clinical lycanthropy
it's a common belief that a full moon
brings something out of people campfire
tales and movies tell us stories about
those that fear the full moon and none
are more common than the terrifying
werewolf but while those stories are
works of fiction there are people who
truly believe that they themselves are
animals clinical lycanthropy is a
psychological condition in which the
individual believes that they can
transform recently did transform or
currently is a non-human animal this
mental illness is believed to be a form
of psychosis and directly affects the
individual's mental state and behavior
often the affected person retains
memories of being the animal or will
exhibit animal-like behaviors such as
growling howling or even moving around
on all fours like the creature that they
believe themselves to be and though many
feel that their Transformations are into
a wolf wolves aren't the only animals
that have been described non-canine
animals such as cats birds horses frogs
and even bees exist Paris syndrome named
by Japanese psychiatrist hiiro aiot in
the 1980s Paris syndrome refers to the
psychiatric symptoms suffered by certain
visitors to the French Capital symptoms
include dizziness a delusional belief
that they're hated or a victim of
prejudice and even hallucination a truly
debilitating condition Paris syndrome
has been most commonly seen in Japanese
tourists visiting Paris though it's also
been found to affect people from South
Korea in China it's believed that this
illness may exist because of the
idealized version of Paris that exists
in Japanese and other Asian cultures
possibly due to the media and
advertising which draws tourists to
Paris with certain expectations that the
city cannot live up to when people
arrive believing that they'll find a
dreamlike town with beautiful people who
speak their language with a cute French
accent and find something less they
experience a form of culture shock that
can have them questioning not only their
beliefs but quite literally their own
existence Alice in Wonderland syndrome
while Alice in Wonderland the story is a
beloved children's novel that has
incredibly never been out of print since
its release in
1865 Allison Wonderland syndrome is much
less lovable and much more disturbing
also known as Todd syndrome or dmia this
psychological condition causes a
person's perceptions to appear distorted
objects can appear closer or much
farther away than they actually are as
if the affected individual is growing or
shrinking in size they can also
experience feelings of their physical
self growing or shrinking which when
accompanied by hallucinations can be a
truly frightening ordeal the actual
cause of Allison Wonderland syndrome is
still unknown but it's been known to
occur alongside migraines head trauma
and viral incilius and while it's been
documented in both the adults and youth
it's more common in children still no
matter how old this is one Rabbit Hole
you definitely don't want to go down
kagra
delusion what would you do if the person
closest to you was replaced by someone
or something else imagine trying to
explain to others that this person who
you know and love is actually an
impostor and not have a single soul
believe you well that's what it's like
for those unfortunate enough to suffer
from kagra delusion it's a condition in
which the individual believes that one
or more people around them is a
duplicate and not truly themselves
though it's believed that kagra delusion
may be caused by brain damage
specifically to the frontal lobe the
scientific Community can't agree on
exactly why it occurs furthermore
there's actually no established way to
effectively diagnose this ailment as
often the individual doesn't even know
that they're ill it's common that
subjects are brought to get help by a
family member or friend who's become
concerned after hearing that they or
someone else close to the person aren't
really them dissociative identity
disorder more commonly known as multiple
personality disorder or split
personality disorder did is a condition
that seen both a fair amount of coverage
in fictional media and a history of
extreme controversy this is a
psychological condition in which the
subject seemingly possesses two or more
distinct personalities often with no
idea that the other personalities exist
instead they experience lost time or
blackouts requiring those around them to
find out what they said and did during
that time while some experts feel did is
caused by extreme trauma or even
multiple traumas experienced by the
subject others feel it's actually a
result of therapeutic practices such as
hypnosis manipulating a malleable mind
into splitting key characteristics of
the individual into separate entities
sadly for someone with did the lost time
or actions taken that weren't their own
can be too much as this condition often
leads them to taking their own life body
Integrity
dysphoria when we encounter someone with
a disability many people feel sorry for
them and hope that they never have to
experience the world the way that they
do however there are a rare few who feel
quite the opposite there are some people
that have a psychological condition
called body Integrity dysphoria this is
a desire for some type of disability
either a sensory disability such as
being blind or deaf or a physical
disability which can include an intense
need to become paralyzed or even
amputate a limb people with bid are in a
constant state of discomfort being
able-bodied and often act as if they're
missing a limb or require a wheelchair
when neither are actually true usually
manifesting in younger individuals
between 8 and 12 years old body
Integrity dysphoria often leads to
traumatic scars severe disfigurement or
body modifications and even tragically
loss of a person person 's life
depersonalization disorder it's often
said that you can never truly know
someone but what if that someone is
yourself when it comes to people with
depersonalization disorder this is a
terrifying reality as they frequently
feel as if the world around them or they
themselves aren't real this disorder is
a dissociative phenomenon in which a
person experiences a disconnect from
their own thoughts feelings or actions
and is often accompanied by a belief
that they're looking at their own self
from an outsider's perspective some have
described the experience as seeing
themselves through a glass wall and if
that isn't scary enough this often leads
to them questioning nearly everything
about the world around them
depersonalization can manifest as a
temporary condition as a symptom of
trauma or a chronic condition that the
sufferer may never rid themselves of
sadly there is no universally accepted
treatment for this alarming condition
and some spend their entire lives not
themselves
autocannibalism hunger is a driving need
in all of us but for some that need
drives them to consume something truly
disturbing themselves often linked to
depression or anxiety disorders
autocannibalism is a mental disorder in
which the individual consumes flesh or
other pieces of themselves less severe
cases involve the consumption of things
like scabs boogers hair and nails while
more severe cases can include eating
one's own limbs such as a hand or foot
or pieces of their own flesh some even
practice autovampirism which includes
drinking their own blood autocannibalism
can bring with it various symptoms
including scarring infection nausea or
even nerve damage while certain
therapies and medications can help quell
the urges to eat oneself the trauma that
can be left behind can be enough to take
away anyone's appetite alien hand
syndrome imagine what it would be like
to completely lose control of part of
yourself you're just going about your
life one minute and next your hand is no
longer yours as it moves around grabbing
things by itself or even turning violent
this is what it's like for those who
suffer from the aptly named alien hand
syndrome discovered in 1908 alien hand
syndrome is a rare condition in which
the individual's mind no longer has
direct control over one's own hand this
limb still acts as a working hand
reaching gripping or even manipulating
objects but often the person it's
attached to has no idea what they're
doing until till they're told or the
hand does something noticeable it's
believed that this syndrome becomes
present when the individual experiences
brain damage which affects the frontal
lobe or the Corpus cisum area of the
brain often caused by tumors Strokes
aneurysms or other neurological ailments
this damage disrupts movement and
control however there are some other
cases in which the exact cause of AHS is
unknown card's delusion for hundreds of
years zombies have frightened people
around the world and it's easy to see
why one bite and you're doomed to be the
walking Undead and while this notion is
normally seen as a work of fiction
there's a truly unsettling psychological
condition that brings the terrifying
fiction to life also known as card
syndrome this extremely rare disorder
results in the individual believing that
they are dead don't exist or have lost
their blood or internal organs or even
in a state of decay discovered in 1880
by French neurologist and psychiatrist
Jules card who described it as a
delirium of negation this illness
presents with varying severity and is
even capable of making the person
suffering from it believed that they are
Undead or even Immortal certain
medications have proven successful in
treating this disorder however the
condition often brings the subject to
commit acts of self harm or even un
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