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[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 days ago (4 children)

stockholm syndrome is a fake condition rooted in misogyny, has literally no diagnostic criteria, and is not a term used by psychologists or psychiatrists. the dude inspired a false narrative. as a criminal, that's pretty fitting.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (3 children)

do you know how he was involved with the inception of the term or how it originated?

Also, does it really have to be a diagnosable thing to just be a term for getting chummy with someone who is holding you?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

it isn't "just a term" lol people legitimately think it is a psychological disorder. i'm not sure if you're aware. using it as some kind of colloquial descriptor of behavior is also misusing the word "syndrome" and idk.. we should probably avoid muddying language used for psychological diseases especially when there's a ton of misinformation about mental health as there is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

Sounds like we just need a new phrase for the concept. From now on, it's the Sweden Condition.

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