Erotomania

Guest: Irene Mbanga, Research Nurse at the University of Stellenbosch Host: Linzi Bourhill, Cape Talk, Late Nights Show Producer: Oyama Buso Topic: Erotomania Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the affected person believes that another person is in love with them. It occurs most commonly in middle-aged women who believe that a high-status male, who is known to them for example their doctor or lawyer, or a celebrity is secretly in love with them. They imagine that he is leaving little clues to signal his interest that is significant glances or subtle signs like wearing a tie in their favourite colour or contacting them through telepathy or the media.