10 Scariest Mental Disorders That Exist Today

Summary

This 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

00:00

🐺 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.

05:00

🏙️ 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.

10:01

🔍 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.

Keywords

💡Clinical Lycanthropy

Clinical lycanthropy is a rare psychological condition where individuals believe they have transformed into or are non-human animals, often exhibiting animal-like behaviors. It is considered a form of psychosis and is deeply connected to the video's theme of mental disorders that can make one's reality seem surreal and terrifying. The script mentions this condition as an example of how people can lose touch with reality, believing they have transformed into creatures like wolves.

💡Paris Syndrome

Paris Syndrome is a culture shock condition that affects some tourists, particularly from Asian countries, when visiting Paris. It is named after the city and involves symptoms like dizziness, hallucinations, and a sense of being hated or victimized. The video uses Paris Syndrome to illustrate how high expectations and the reality of a new environment can lead to severe psychological distress.

💡Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

Also known as Todd syndrome or DMIA, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a perceptual disorder where individuals experience distorted perceptions of size and distance. It is named after the story 'Alice in Wonderland' and is related to the video's theme by showing how mental disorders can alter one's perception of reality, making the world seem strange and unsettling.

💡Capgras Delusion

Capgras Delusion is a mental disorder where individuals believe that a person close to them has been replaced by an identical impostor. This concept is integral to the video's exploration of mental disorders that distort one's sense of reality and trust, as it exemplifies the fear and confusion that can arise from such a belief.

💡Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a condition where a person has two or more distinct identities or personalities. The video discusses DID as a controversial and complex mental disorder that can lead to confusion and distress for both the individual and those around them.

💡Body Integrity Dysphoria

Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID) is a psychological condition where individuals have a strong desire to acquire a disability, such as paralysis or amputation. The video presents BID as an example of a mental disorder that can lead to individuals feeling uncomfortable in their own able-bodied state, illustrating the diverse ways mental health issues can manifest.

💡Depersonalization Disorder

Depersonalization Disorder is a dissociative disorder where individuals feel disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, and actions, often perceiving themselves as unreal or observing themselves from an outsider's perspective. The video uses this disorder to highlight the terrifying experience of losing one's sense of self and reality.

💡Autocannibalism

Autocannibalism is a mental disorder where individuals consume parts of their own body, such as flesh, scabs, or nails. The video discusses this disturbing behavior as an example of how mental disorders can drive people to engage in self-harm, reflecting the severity and complexity of mental health issues.

💡Alien Hand Syndrome

Alien Hand Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder where an individual loses control over one of their hands, which may act independently. The video uses this condition to illustrate the concept of losing control over one's own body parts, adding to the theme of mental disorders that distort one's sense of self.

💡Cotard's Delusion

Cotard's Delusion, also known as 'walking corpse syndrome,' is a rare mental disorder where individuals believe they are dead, non-existent, or decaying. The video presents this as an extreme example of a mental disorder that can lead to a profound disconnection from reality and a terrifying sense of non-existence.

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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