Chloroform Lovers..?
Times of Bennett | Updated: Mar 27, 2023 21:00
By Vanisha Rajesh Singh
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Imagine being held captive in a small, dimly lit room for months on end, at the mercy of your abductor. Your heart pounds as you hear footsteps approaching, unsure if they will bring you sustenance or further torment. At first, you are filled withhorror and despair, but as time passes, a peculiar and uncomfortable feeling creeps into your thoughts.
You start to feel a sense of compassion for your captor, even finding yourself defending them against outsiders. How could this be? How could you develop feelings for someone who has caused you such pain and suffering?
Readers, welcome to the realm ofStockholm Syndrome , a psychiatric disorder that has confounded specialists for decades.
To provide some context, StockholmSyndrome was initially recognized in 1973, following a bank heist in Stockholm, Sweden , during which hostages began to develop empathy towards their assailants. This event inspired the name of the syndrome , but it has since been recognised in other scenarios as well. The condition occurs when individuals find themselves in situations where they feel powerless and helpless, relying on their captor for survival.
*Ahem* So, why do some people developStockholm Syndrome ? Mighty experts believe that it's a coping mechanism that the brain employs to deal with extreme stress and trauma. It's also a survival mechanism where the victim perceives their abductor as a source of safety, leading them to develop positive feelings towards them.
Victims often experiencecognitive dissonance , where their emotions and beliefs are at odds with each other. On the one hand, they know that their captor is dangerous and abusive, but on the other hand, they feel a sense of attachment and dependence on them. Another paradox. *sigh*
One of the tell-tale signs of Stockholm Syndrome is the victim's tendency to defend their abductor, even in the face of overwhelming evidence against them. Takingself-victimisation to a whole new level. They may even go so far as to blame themselves for their captivity , thinking they somehow provoked their captor's behaviour.
It is a fascinating and extremely unnerving occurrence that challenges our knowledge of humanpsychology , yet, it serves as a reminder that our brains will do whatever it takes to live even under the direst of circumstances.
Terror-induced love, anyone?
*violent coughs*
Another boring blog. You’re welcome.
Imagine being held captive in a small, dimly lit room for months on end, at the mercy of your abductor. Your heart pounds as you hear footsteps approaching, unsure if they will bring you sustenance or further torment. At first, you are filled with
You start to feel a sense of compassion for your captor, even finding yourself defending them against outsiders. How could this be? How could you develop feelings for someone who has caused you such pain and suffering?
Readers, welcome to the realm of
To provide some context, Stockholm
*Ahem* So, why do some people develop
Victims often experience
One of the tell-tale signs of Stockholm Syndrome is the victim's tendency to defend their abductor, even in the face of overwhelming evidence against them. Taking
It is a fascinating and extremely unnerving occurrence that challenges our knowledge of human
Terror-induced love, anyone?
*violent coughs*
