What is Stockholm syndrome, and what are its symptoms?
Stockholm syndrome is defined as a condition observed in individuals who are under duress or have been kidnapped all over the world. This syndrome is explained as the victims understanding the emotions of their captors as if they were their own, subsequently attempting to help the criminals, and ultimately forming a bond with them.
Stockholm syndrome was first defined by psychiatrist Nils Bejerot and takes its name from an incident that occurred in 1973 in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.
The incident took place between a bank robber and his hostage.
The person who robbed the bank held a woman hostage for 6 days.
During this process, the hostage formed an emotional bond with the criminal who held her captive.
For this reason, Stockholm syndrome is explained as hostages understanding the emotions of their captors as if they were their own, subsequently attempting to help the criminals, and ultimately forming a bond with them.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF STOCKHOLM SYNDROME?
-An intense feeling of gratitude for even a small kindness
-Refusal to acknowledge violence or the threat of violence
-Rationalization
-Believing that one has the competence to prevent abuse
-A tendency to blame oneself for the abuse
-An effort to please the abuser in order to avoid being affected by violent behavior
-Evaluating the world through the eyes of the abuser, disregarding one's own stance
-Positioning the abuser as a good person or viewing them as a victim
-Feeling gratitude toward the abuser for not killing them
News Source: 12punto
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