How Do You Cope With Delusional Jealousy?
Jealousy is a normal emotion. According to psychiatrist Michael Kingham, “Healthy people become jealous only in response to firm evidence, are prepared to modify their beliefs and reactions as new information becomes available.” If jealousy consistently clouds the mind, inhibits normal activity, or irrationally interferes with relationships, it may be delusional jealousy, otherwise known as “The Othello Syndrome” named after Shakespeare’s obsessively jealous character. Accept that you may be suffering from delusional jealousy and that you may benefit from getting professional counseling. Figure out the cause of your insecurity and jealousy. Write in your journal every day about your feelings and ask yourself these questions from Steadyhealth.com: What do I feel insecure about? Do I feel unattractive or uninteresting? Do I doubt the other person’s love for me? Do I doubt that I can have the type of relationship I want? Why? Ask your partner about their relationship intentions regarding
