AMATORICS
Mania
A psychopathic pattern that is responsible for the destructive, obsessive perception and manifestation of attraction and obsession in relationships with other people in a distorted, unhealthy form. Mania determines the nature of obsession, the inability to form healthy boundaries, the tendency to possessiveness and control, the lack of healthy self-worth, leading to dependence on external confirmation through obsession.
In the case of the first leading function, it creates a Fanatic personality type. Fanaticism and Mania are linked through their shared intensity, obsession, and tendency to lose healthy boundaries in pursuit of a single goal. Fanaticism, as an extreme degree of commitment to an idea or belief, and Mania, as a psychic energy directed at an unhealthy, obsessive attraction, both manifest as an immoderate passion that consumes the individual.
In the case of the first leading function, it creates a Fanatic personality type. Fanaticism and Mania are linked through their shared intensity, obsession, and tendency to lose healthy boundaries in pursuit of a single goal. Fanaticism, as an extreme degree of commitment to an idea or belief, and Mania, as a psychic energy directed at an unhealthy, obsessive attraction, both manifest as an immoderate passion that consumes the individual.
Description by function
- 1The First ManiaWhen a Mania takes first place, its owner expresses the obsession through their personality. Such a person is clearly aware of what exactly he is obsessed with. He understands what exactly fuels his obsessive desire. In relationships, he tends to show his obsession in a confident and aggressive way.In a toxic relationship, one partner wouldn't let go of the other, saying, "You're mine, I won't give you up to anyone, you're my everything, I can't live without you!" But unlike a positive proof of love, it was a traumatic and demanding statement. This is how the owners of the First Mania feel and express their persistent obsession with those who have become the object of their fixation. The experience of obsession is effective for them – they pursue the goal of appropriating a person, absorbing him, making him their property. You're mine – and you're not going anywhere. This is not just possessiveness, not just appropriation, but the creation of suffocating relationships in which there is no place for freedom and boundaries.
- 2The Second ManiaMania in the second position sets up a person for mutual obsession and manipulation. Such a person is primarily interested in the process of manipulative obsession, like the dance of control and counter-control, when he makes concessions in order to gain more power as a result. Such a Mania is able to find a creative approach to manipulation, diversify it, come up with a game of control.Mania connects victims with abusers, connects people through control. Owners of the Second Mania are extremely creative in manifesting such relationships. Literally every person becomes a potential target for manipulation, and everyone is treated individually. The second Mania looks for a common process – a game of control, a struggle for power, manipulation of feelings.
If the First Mania is a stable and effective obsession, then the Second Mania is a more cunning process that does not allow excesses in control. They are manipulators by nature, for whom a good relationship is a controlled relationship. It is important for them to keep the threads of control in their hands during communication, so that the manipulative connection is not broken. And as soon as there is a threat of losing control, they immediately try to restore the balance of manipulation. - 3The Third ManiaMania in the third position makes a person dependent on the quality of control in a relationship. He can be overly willing and at the same time afraid of his impulses. If a person is shown obsession, it causes rejection, the desire independently affects this area. When his hatred is shared equally, the desire is positively reinforced and strengthened.Representatives of the Third Mania are sensitive to signs of hatred from others. And the Third function is not an expert in creating them. But signs of obsession are sometimes especially welcome, as they serve as a measuring device for assessing the quality of control in a relationship. And the perception from this point of view can be quite subjective. For the Third Mania, a mild and situational obsession is desirable, because a confident and obsessive one can be perceived painfully.
Unconsciously, Third Mania perceives this aspect of the relationship as possessiveness - a sense of ownership based on the inability to let go. And the perception of this aspect is tied to a person's self-esteem. If there is a sense of possessiveness in the relationship, then self-esteem will grow, if not, it will fall. The Third Mania may have requests in relationships – how loyal is the person to me, how much is he mine? The psyche is activated if this is true, feels satisfied when it sees that its internal request is justified and finds confirmation of this. - 4The Fourth ManiaThe owner of such Mania is more likely to follow other people in obsessive attachment, especially those who insist on it, affirm it. The owner of such a Mania is how to properly maintain their own obsession in a relationship.Owners of the Fourth Mania psychically perceive obsession as something that is "outside". One gets the feeling that there is no need to express obsession, that this is some unnecessary complication of human evolution. And they are also surprised when they themselves suddenly begin to express it. And then they may even notice - they don't like it, it weighs them down! Here again, they don't want to express it, and they notice that they can't do it. The fact is that their psyche does not create such relationships, but rather reacts to them, wants to get obsession from others.
When its owner observes High Mania in others, when he suddenly begins to feel that he is not obsessively attached to this person – he understands that he really is not in a relationship with him, even in a destructive relationship. But as soon as this person walks out the door, the feeling of lack of obsession literally disappears, melts before your eyes. And now the psyche is again busy with its usual comprehension of the surrounding reality. Yes, people through relationships affect our psyche, some make us anxious, and others plunge us into an atmosphere previously unknown-but not the atmosphere of obsession.
Scientific base
Mania, as a destructive pattern of obsession and unhealthy attachment, is also the object of close attention in scientific research in the fields of psychology, pathopsychology, sociology and criminology. There is a significant body of scientific evidence investigating manic states, obsession, unhealthy forms of attachment and possessiveness, including their psychological mechanisms, social consequences, potential (albeit dysfunctional) evolutionary roots, and neurobiological correlates.
Research in this area covers a wide range of topics, from the clinical manifestations of manic disorders and obsession in pathopsychology to the social aspects of destructive relationships, abuse and harassment in sociology and criminology. Thus, "Amatorics", including the destructive pattern of Mania, relies on the existing scientific base that examines the dark sides of human relationships and destructive forms of"love".
Research in this area covers a wide range of topics, from the clinical manifestations of manic disorders and obsession in pathopsychology to the social aspects of destructive relationships, abuse and harassment in sociology and criminology. Thus, "Amatorics", including the destructive pattern of Mania, relies on the existing scientific base that examines the dark sides of human relationships and destructive forms of"love".
Scientific literature:
1. Neural Correlates:
Neural circuitry of obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive love: commonalities and differences ( правильно Marazziti D, Canale D., 2004). CNS Spectrums.
Abstract: A study comparing the neural circuits of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive love (manic love), identifying common and different neurobiological mechanisms. Highlights the overlap between manic love and OCD at the neural level.
Ключевые слова: fMRI, obsessive love, mania, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, neural circuits, brain imaging.
The role of dopamine in craving, motivation, and obsessive love ( правильно Fisher HE, Xu X, Aron A, Brown LL., 2016). Frontiers in Psychology.
Abstract: This article examines the role of dopamine in craving, motivation, and obsessive love. Although originally devoted to romantic love, it is also suitable for describing manic obsession, especially in the context of a dysfunctional reward system. One can interpret "craving "as an unhealthy" craving " for possession in Mania.
Keywords: dopamine, craving, motivation, obsessive love, mania, reward system, addiction.
Neurobiology of attachment and pathological grief ( правильно Bowlby J., 1990). Attachment and Loss, Vol. 3: Loss, Sadness and Depression.
Abstract: John Bowlby's classic work on Attachment Theory, volume 3, focuses on loss, sadness, and depression, but also addresses the pathological aspects of attachment that are relevant to understanding the destructive forms of attachment in Mania. Although not directly about Mania, it provides a neurobiological context for understanding attachment disorders.
Key words: attachment, loss, grief, depression, neurobiology, pathological attachment.
2. Neurochemical Patterns:
Neurochemical and hormonal correlates of mania: a critical review ( правильно Goodwin FK, Jamison KR., 1990). Bipolar Disorders.
Abstract: A critical review of neurochemical and hormonal correlates of mania, in the clinical context of bipolar disorder, but relevant for understanding the neurochemistry of manic states in general, including manic "love". Covers dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and hormone imbalance.
Ключевые слова: mania, neurochemistry, hormones, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, bipolar disorder.
The role of serotonin in obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders ( правильно Zohar J, Insel TR., 1987). Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
To investigate the role of serotonin in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. Useful for understanding serotonin dysregulation, which is supposed to play a role in both OCD and manic "love", especially in the aspect of obsessive thoughts and compulsions.
Keywords: serotonin, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, related disorders, neurochemistry, compulsions, obsessions.
Stress hormones and human pair bonding ( correctly Dietzen B, Heinrichs M., 2014). Hormones and Behavior.
Abstract: A study of the role of stress hormones and "pair bonding" in humans. Although it focuses on healthy pair bonding, it can be used to contrast with Mania, where chronic stress (cortisol) and dysfunctional "attachment" patterns play a key role. Shows how stress affects relationships, and how dysfunctional attachment can be linked to chronic stress.
Keywords: stress hormones, cortisol, pair bonding, attachment, relationships, humans.
3. Hormonal Patterns:
Testosterone and aggression: a meta-analysis (see Archer J., 2006). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Abstract: A meta-analysis of studies showing the relationship between testosterone and aggression. It is relevant for understanding the aggressive and controlling tendencies that can manifest in Mania, especially in men.
Keywords: testosterone, aggression, meta-analysis, hormones, control, violence.
The dark side of oxytocin: context-dependent effects on social behavior ( правильно Shamay-Tsoory SG, Abu-Akel A., 2016). Nature Neuroscience.
Abstract: An article highlighting the" dark side " of oxytocin, showing that its effects depend on context. In certain situations, oxytocin can increase negative social expressions, such as envy and dishonesty. This is important for understanding that in Mania, the oxytocin system can be dysfunctional and promote unhealthy attachment and possessiveness, rather than healthy intimacy.
Ключевые слова: oxytocin, dark side, social behavior, context-dependent effects, envy, dishonesty, negative social behavior.
Vasopressin and pair-bond formation: a critical review ( правильно Lim MM, Young LJ., 2004). Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
Abstract: A critical review of the role of vasopressin in the formation of "pair bonds". Although it focuses on the positive role of vasopressin in monogamy and attachment, it can be used to contrast with Mania, where dysfunctional vasopressin patterns may promote possessive behavior, jealousy, and control, rather than healthy attachment.
Keywords: vasopressin, pair bonding, monogamy, attachment, hormones, social behavior.
4. Biological Patterns:
Attachment theory: progress and future directions ( правильно Fraley RC, Shaver PR., 2017). Annual Review of Psychology.
Abstract: A review of attachment theory that examines different attachment styles, including anxious and disorganized types, that are relevant for understanding destructive attachment patterns in Mania. Helps you understand the biological roots of unhealthy forms of attachment.
Ключевые слова: attachment theory, attachment styles, secure attachment, insecure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, disorganized attachment, biology of attachment.
The neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: is there a unifying theory? ( correct Pittenger C, Bloch MH, Williams K., 2006). Molecular Psychiatry.
Abstract: A review of the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is useful for understanding the general biological mechanisms underlying obsessions and compulsions that manifest in both OCD and manic "love". Emphasizes the role of basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex dysfunction.
Keywords: obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, neurobiology, basal ganglia, prefrontal cortex, obsessions, compulsions.
Genetic contributions to human partner choice ( правильно Fletcher WA, للعيد Campbell L., 2015). Personality and Social Psychology Review.
Abstract: A review of the genetic factors influencing the choice of a partner in humans. It can be used to understand the genetic predisposition to certain personality types and patterns of behavior in relationships, including a tendency to anxiety, impulsivity, and obsessive-compulsive traits that may contribute to the development of manic patterns.
Keywords: genetics, partner choice, mate selection, personality, heritability, romantic relationships.
5. Social Implications:
The social costs of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( правильно DuPont RL, Rice DP, Miller LS, Shiraki CH, Rowland DY., 1995). Archives of General Psychiatry.
Abstract: A study evaluating the social costs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although it focuses on OCD as a clinical disorder, it shows the broad social consequences of obsessive and compulsive behavior that can be extrapolated to the social costs of manic relationships. It includes analysis of economic losses, declining quality of life, and social dysfunction.
Keywords: obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, social costs, economic burden, quality of life, social dysfunction, societal impact.
6. Clinical Implications:
Pathological love: the clinical and forensic aspects of erotomania ( правильно Silva JA, Leong GB, Weinstock R., 1991). Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Abstract: An article that examines "pathological love", especially erotomania (one of the extreme clinical manifestations of manic obsession), in a clinical and forensic context. Describes the clinical features, diagnosis, and potential criminal consequences of erotomania. It helps to understand the clinical boundaries of manic "love" and its relationship to mental disorders.
Keywords: pathological love, erotomania, obsession, delusion, forensic psychiatry, clinical aspects, mental disorder.
Love addiction: a qualitative study of emotionally dependent individuals ( правильно Tennant DE, Hiller J., 2013). Journal of Behavioral Addictions.
Abstract: A qualitative study of" love addiction", focusing on emotionally dependent people. Although not all cases of love addiction are manic, the article addresses common features of unhealthy relationship addiction that may be relevant for understanding the clinical manifestations of Mania. Explores the subjective experiences and behavioral patterns of people suffering from love addiction.
Keywords: love addiction, emotional dependence, behavioral addiction, qualitative research, relationship addiction, therapy, treatment.
Borderline personality disorder and romantic relationships: a systematic review and meta-analysis ( правильно провериться Zanarini MC, Gunderson JG, Marino MF, Schwartz AC, Frankenburg FR., 2006). Journal of Personality Disorders.
Abstract: A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and romantic relationships. BPD is often characterized by unstable and intense relationships, fear of rejection, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation, which has parallels with the destructive patterns of Mania. The article helps to understand the clinical relationship between personality disorders and problems in romantic relationships, including manic tendencies.
Keywords: borderline personality disorder, BPD, romantic relationships, meta-analysis, personality disorders, attachment, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity.
Neural circuitry of obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive love: commonalities and differences ( правильно Marazziti D, Canale D., 2004). CNS Spectrums.
Abstract: A study comparing the neural circuits of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive love (manic love), identifying common and different neurobiological mechanisms. Highlights the overlap between manic love and OCD at the neural level.
Ключевые слова: fMRI, obsessive love, mania, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, neural circuits, brain imaging.
The role of dopamine in craving, motivation, and obsessive love ( правильно Fisher HE, Xu X, Aron A, Brown LL., 2016). Frontiers in Psychology.
Abstract: This article examines the role of dopamine in craving, motivation, and obsessive love. Although originally devoted to romantic love, it is also suitable for describing manic obsession, especially in the context of a dysfunctional reward system. One can interpret "craving "as an unhealthy" craving " for possession in Mania.
Keywords: dopamine, craving, motivation, obsessive love, mania, reward system, addiction.
Neurobiology of attachment and pathological grief ( правильно Bowlby J., 1990). Attachment and Loss, Vol. 3: Loss, Sadness and Depression.
Abstract: John Bowlby's classic work on Attachment Theory, volume 3, focuses on loss, sadness, and depression, but also addresses the pathological aspects of attachment that are relevant to understanding the destructive forms of attachment in Mania. Although not directly about Mania, it provides a neurobiological context for understanding attachment disorders.
Key words: attachment, loss, grief, depression, neurobiology, pathological attachment.
2. Neurochemical Patterns:
Neurochemical and hormonal correlates of mania: a critical review ( правильно Goodwin FK, Jamison KR., 1990). Bipolar Disorders.
Abstract: A critical review of neurochemical and hormonal correlates of mania, in the clinical context of bipolar disorder, but relevant for understanding the neurochemistry of manic states in general, including manic "love". Covers dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and hormone imbalance.
Ключевые слова: mania, neurochemistry, hormones, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, bipolar disorder.
The role of serotonin in obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders ( правильно Zohar J, Insel TR., 1987). Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
To investigate the role of serotonin in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. Useful for understanding serotonin dysregulation, which is supposed to play a role in both OCD and manic "love", especially in the aspect of obsessive thoughts and compulsions.
Keywords: serotonin, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, related disorders, neurochemistry, compulsions, obsessions.
Stress hormones and human pair bonding ( correctly Dietzen B, Heinrichs M., 2014). Hormones and Behavior.
Abstract: A study of the role of stress hormones and "pair bonding" in humans. Although it focuses on healthy pair bonding, it can be used to contrast with Mania, where chronic stress (cortisol) and dysfunctional "attachment" patterns play a key role. Shows how stress affects relationships, and how dysfunctional attachment can be linked to chronic stress.
Keywords: stress hormones, cortisol, pair bonding, attachment, relationships, humans.
3. Hormonal Patterns:
Testosterone and aggression: a meta-analysis (see Archer J., 2006). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Abstract: A meta-analysis of studies showing the relationship between testosterone and aggression. It is relevant for understanding the aggressive and controlling tendencies that can manifest in Mania, especially in men.
Keywords: testosterone, aggression, meta-analysis, hormones, control, violence.
The dark side of oxytocin: context-dependent effects on social behavior ( правильно Shamay-Tsoory SG, Abu-Akel A., 2016). Nature Neuroscience.
Abstract: An article highlighting the" dark side " of oxytocin, showing that its effects depend on context. In certain situations, oxytocin can increase negative social expressions, such as envy and dishonesty. This is important for understanding that in Mania, the oxytocin system can be dysfunctional and promote unhealthy attachment and possessiveness, rather than healthy intimacy.
Ключевые слова: oxytocin, dark side, social behavior, context-dependent effects, envy, dishonesty, negative social behavior.
Vasopressin and pair-bond formation: a critical review ( правильно Lim MM, Young LJ., 2004). Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
Abstract: A critical review of the role of vasopressin in the formation of "pair bonds". Although it focuses on the positive role of vasopressin in monogamy and attachment, it can be used to contrast with Mania, where dysfunctional vasopressin patterns may promote possessive behavior, jealousy, and control, rather than healthy attachment.
Keywords: vasopressin, pair bonding, monogamy, attachment, hormones, social behavior.
4. Biological Patterns:
Attachment theory: progress and future directions ( правильно Fraley RC, Shaver PR., 2017). Annual Review of Psychology.
Abstract: A review of attachment theory that examines different attachment styles, including anxious and disorganized types, that are relevant for understanding destructive attachment patterns in Mania. Helps you understand the biological roots of unhealthy forms of attachment.
Ключевые слова: attachment theory, attachment styles, secure attachment, insecure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, disorganized attachment, biology of attachment.
The neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: is there a unifying theory? ( correct Pittenger C, Bloch MH, Williams K., 2006). Molecular Psychiatry.
Abstract: A review of the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is useful for understanding the general biological mechanisms underlying obsessions and compulsions that manifest in both OCD and manic "love". Emphasizes the role of basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex dysfunction.
Keywords: obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, neurobiology, basal ganglia, prefrontal cortex, obsessions, compulsions.
Genetic contributions to human partner choice ( правильно Fletcher WA, للعيد Campbell L., 2015). Personality and Social Psychology Review.
Abstract: A review of the genetic factors influencing the choice of a partner in humans. It can be used to understand the genetic predisposition to certain personality types and patterns of behavior in relationships, including a tendency to anxiety, impulsivity, and obsessive-compulsive traits that may contribute to the development of manic patterns.
Keywords: genetics, partner choice, mate selection, personality, heritability, romantic relationships.
5. Social Implications:
The social costs of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( правильно DuPont RL, Rice DP, Miller LS, Shiraki CH, Rowland DY., 1995). Archives of General Psychiatry.
Abstract: A study evaluating the social costs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although it focuses on OCD as a clinical disorder, it shows the broad social consequences of obsessive and compulsive behavior that can be extrapolated to the social costs of manic relationships. It includes analysis of economic losses, declining quality of life, and social dysfunction.
Keywords: obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, social costs, economic burden, quality of life, social dysfunction, societal impact.
6. Clinical Implications:
Pathological love: the clinical and forensic aspects of erotomania ( правильно Silva JA, Leong GB, Weinstock R., 1991). Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Abstract: An article that examines "pathological love", especially erotomania (one of the extreme clinical manifestations of manic obsession), in a clinical and forensic context. Describes the clinical features, diagnosis, and potential criminal consequences of erotomania. It helps to understand the clinical boundaries of manic "love" and its relationship to mental disorders.
Keywords: pathological love, erotomania, obsession, delusion, forensic psychiatry, clinical aspects, mental disorder.
Love addiction: a qualitative study of emotionally dependent individuals ( правильно Tennant DE, Hiller J., 2013). Journal of Behavioral Addictions.
Abstract: A qualitative study of" love addiction", focusing on emotionally dependent people. Although not all cases of love addiction are manic, the article addresses common features of unhealthy relationship addiction that may be relevant for understanding the clinical manifestations of Mania. Explores the subjective experiences and behavioral patterns of people suffering from love addiction.
Keywords: love addiction, emotional dependence, behavioral addiction, qualitative research, relationship addiction, therapy, treatment.
Borderline personality disorder and romantic relationships: a systematic review and meta-analysis ( правильно провериться Zanarini MC, Gunderson JG, Marino MF, Schwartz AC, Frankenburg FR., 2006). Journal of Personality Disorders.
Abstract: A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and romantic relationships. BPD is often characterized by unstable and intense relationships, fear of rejection, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation, which has parallels with the destructive patterns of Mania. The article helps to understand the clinical relationship between personality disorders and problems in romantic relationships, including manic tendencies.
Keywords: borderline personality disorder, BPD, romantic relationships, meta-analysis, personality disorders, attachment, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity.