What does it mean when someone is described as pathologically jealous??

Question

What would their behaviour be and could they ever be "cured"?

It wasn't me described like that, it was an ex bf.

Answer 1

pathological jealousy, also called morbid jealousy, which differs significantly from normal jealousy in its degree of intensity. Stronger and more long-lasting than normal jealousy, it is generally characterized by serious feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, as well as suspiciousness or paranoia. Whereas healthy individuals recover from jealousy fairly rapidly, either by realizing that it is unfounded or through some other coping mechanism, pathologically jealous people become obsessed by their fears and constantly look for signs that their suspicions are true, to the point where they may find it difficult to function normally. Excessive jealousy is unhealthy and destructive in all relationships. By making people behave in ways that will alienate others, jealousy becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, depriving its victims of the affection or success they are so anxious to protect. Individuals suffering from morbid jealousy are prone to severe anxiety, depression, difficulty in controlling anger, and may engage in self-destructive behavior or elicit suicidal tendencies.

Answer 2

Pathological Jealousy is difference from normal jealousy in its degree of intensity. It is generally characterized by serious feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, as well as by paranoia. It is also called morbid jealousy.

No sure about being able to be cured. No majic pill for this one. Maybe alot of counciling will help, but probably never be 100% gone. It's a matter of self control.

Answer 3

It means that someone believes your jealousy to be a disease. The behavious would be on repeated occassions to display the symptoms of jealousy to the extent the jealousy could be defined as a psychological illness.
There are at least 9 strategies for coping with jealousy:
problem-solving strategies :
improving the primary relationship, interfering with the rival relationship, demanding commitment, and self-assessment
emotion-focused strategies
derogation of partner or rival, developing alternatives, denial/avoidance, support/catharsis, and appraisal challenge

Really what it is about is admission - of the feelings of jealousy and that they are a problem
and Overcoming those feelings through some of the above techniques.

Answer 4

People who are pathologically jealous are obsessed with a person. They usually don't consider their behavior abnormal. Can they be cured? Only if they really want to be, and even then they need lots of therapy.

Answer 5

They need serious help and I dont think it could ever be properly cured. Imagine you are with your boyfriend in the petrol station and the cashier is male. He smiles and tells you how much the petrol is. After this exchange your boyfriend accuses you of having a full blown affair with this man, his best friend and his hamster all at the same time.

Answer 6

He is jealous without any reason.
It is an illness like an obsession.
The first step to a cure is that the person itself must realise that it is ill. Than he has to go to a psychologist.

Answer 7

Most people who are involved in an important relationship carry a certain amount of fear and feel threatened by the possibility of displaced and losing a partner to someone else. After all, these things happen, and when they do, it is usually very painful. Very few people display a blatant lack of jealousy. You appear to be one of them.

If you were honest with yourself while taking the test, this means that you are so secure, so strong, independent, and rational that the possibility of losing your partner to someone else is not threatening to you. That does not mean that you do not care; you would certainly be said or crushed as anybody else. However, you know that if it ever happens, you will survive with your self-esteem intact, with your head up and with dignity. You realize that even though you might love your partner very much, s/he is not the only compatible creature on earth, and that you would eventually find happiness with someone else. Such feelings give you a sense of security and strength to trust, and allow you to be comfortable in the relationship. This, in turn, boosts the chances of a lasting and fulfilling relationship. The only word of caution: Make sure your partner does not perceive your unshakable lack of jealousy as lack of interest or affection.



Jealousy and your emotions/thinking patterns
Subscore: 6 (possible range: 0 = absence of jealous emotions, through 88 = extremely jealous emotions, to 100 = pathologically jealous emotions)

At the emotional and cognitive level, you seem to be perfectly in control. Your test score shows that in terms of trusting your partner, you are a total optimist. You expect the best and give your partner the benefit of the doubt. You do not get upset about minor things. You can perfectly deal with the fact that your partner interacts with other people, even if you know that your mate might find them physically or spiritually attractive. The basic trust enables you to feel secure and in control. This way, you can avoid feeling anxious, hurt and betrayed because of things that are not worth such emotions. This certainly make your relationships very pleasant, for you as well as for your partner.



Jealous behavior
Subscore: 5 (possible range: 0 = absence of jealous behavior, through 35 = extremely jealous behavior, to 100 = pathologically jealous behavior)

WOW! You seem to do the right thing in every possible situation. If you are not jealous, then it is kind of a logical consequence. If you are, then you perfectly manage to control your behavior. You feel tormented but you do not act upon it. On one hand, that is fantastic. On the other hand, you are setting yourself up for a lot of unexpressed frustration. The solution is not acting it out, though. If your are jealous at the emotional level and a perfect gentleman/lady in your actions, you should work on the emotions and keep the behavior.



Irrational jealousy
Subscore: 5 (possible range: 0 = absence of irrational jealousy, through 65 = extremely irrational jealousy, to 100 = irrational pathological jealousy)

You appear to be very rational when it comes to jealousy-provoking situations. If you ever get upset, it is for a very good reason.



Dependency issues
Subscore: 6 (possible range: 0 = absence of dependency problems, to 100 = significant dependency problems)

You do not seem to have any dependency problems. You feel you are an individual separate from your partner, and you do not depend solely on him/her for gratification of all your needs. That is very healthy.



Self-esteem issues
Subscore: 5 (possible range: 0 = absence of love-related self-esteem problems, to 100 = significant love-related self-esteem problems)

It appears that you do not have any serious self-esteem problems, at least not when your love life is concerned.

Answer 8

Pathological is used to describe a person's actions in such a way as to credit the action to a disease process, e.g. pathological purchasing or pathological consumption, pathological narcissism, pathological liar, pathological gambling, pathological jealousy.

Answer 9

That means when somebody over reacts to the emotion of "jealousy",that they wouldn't be able to cope in a sane and sensible manor. The person would be distraught and take extreme and irrational measures in order to deal with it.. They would possibly hurt themselves or others.Getting over "it" would be up to the individual and their mental health treatment.plan.Take care. SW RNP

Answer 10

It's kinda like pathological gambling or pathological lying. It can be cured.