Monomania

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Monomania is a type of mental disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation or obsession with a single thing, idea, or subject, to the exclusion of other thoughts, ideas, or activities. It is a form of mania that is focused, or "mono," on one specific thing.

Monomania is not currently recognized as a distinct disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but it was included in earlier versions of the manual. Today, symptoms that might have been diagnosed as monomania may be classified under other disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional disorder, or personality disorders.

History[edit | edit source]

The term "monomania" was first used in the early 19th century by French psychiatrist Jean-Étienne Dominique Esquirol. Esquirol described monomania as a form of partial insanity, in which a person has a single pathological preoccupation, but otherwise has a sound mind.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The primary symptom of monomania is an intense and persistent preoccupation with a single idea, subject, or activity. This preoccupation is not merely a strong interest or passion, but a pathological obsession that interferes with the person's ability to think about or do anything else.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of monomania is based on the person's symptoms and behavior. The person must have a single, persistent preoccupation that interferes with their ability to function normally. This preoccupation must not be better explained by another mental disorder, such as OCD or a delusional disorder.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for monomania typically involves psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to help the person manage their symptoms and reduce their preoccupation. In some cases, medication may also be used.

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