What are the symptoms?
Three unique “symptoms” or events help to identify Stockholm syndrome.
These emotions are generally brought on by the very emotional circumstances present during a hostage scenario or abuse cycle.
People who are abducted or held hostage, for instance, frequently feel threatened by their captor, yet they also depend on them heavily to survive. If the kidnapper or abuser treats them nicely, they could start to like their captor for his or her “sensitivity.”
Over time, that perception starts to change and distort how they see the person who is abusing them or holding them prisoner.
Examples of Stockholm syndrome
High profile Stockholm syndrome incidents have followed a number of well-known kidnappings, including those that are listed below.
Stockholm syndrome in today’s society
Although a hostage or kidnapping situation is the most prominent context for Stockholm syndrome, it can also occur in a variety of different situations and interpersonal interactions.
