Othello syndrome - survivors?

[itsamystery]

Anyone out there living with or has lived with a DP with Othello Syndrom (sexual jealousy)? I'd be interested to hear thoughts, experiences, stories, outcomes, etc.

Thanks.

OP, you can't blame people for piss-taking.

And you must admit they were pretty funny.

However, back to your Q, I was once with a bloke whose jealousy was beyond the pale. In retrospect he had very poor mental health. (I was 16 at the time, he was 26.) He would accuse me of not only sleeping with all & sundry, but conspiring to kill him and conspiring with radio DJs to play songs with secret messages.

He had ishoos stemming from adoption and exacerbated by drug use.

I myself know my depression is taking a turn for the worse when I start thinking rubbish like "DH has had his hair cut/gone to the gym for someone elses benefit, not because he's a hairy herbert".

Hiya itsamystery :)

Sorry for doubting your original post.

Erm, that's all I have to offer I'm afraid. It's usually me being irrationally jealous in relationships (hence being single for a few years!).

Sounds like a nightmare for your friend though, I hope she resolves this one way or another for the sake of her sanity.

Yes, sorry for my original post too.

Not that I'm doubting Othello syndrome exists - but are we sure in your friend's case it isn't just straightforward old fashioned emotional abuse?

It just sounds a bit of a romantic way of describing something which is actually pretty unpleasant.

mouseface and siobahnagain, no drug use as far as I'm aware. Just the occasional straightforward ciggie and the odd alcoholic beverage but no more or less than the average joe I think.

So it pretty much sounds to me that all those who have lived through this or are still living through it say it gets worse. I appreciate the candid posts - it will help shape how I deal with those shoulder-to-cry-on moments with my friend.

A frying pan, heavy cast iron variety, applied swiftly to the head, would be the answer to your friend's problems. The only answer that I know of.