Berlin Syndrome Meaning And What The Phrase Implies

Perhaps you have heard of Berlin syndrome but have no idea what it means. You may think it refers to a set of behavior or lifestyle characteristics belong to people from Berlin. In a well known movie, it is portrayed as something closely related to Stockholm syndrome, where a captive person becomes attached to his or her captor. It is also considered a psychological thriller because the victim lives in terror while she is being held captive.

In the film Berlin Syndrome, a young lady visits and spends the night with a slightly older man living in Berlin, only to discover she has been held captive. She soon discovers a hidden room where she finds the man has held women captive in the past. She is frightened and tries desperately to flee from the apartment, only to have her attempts thwarted.

The real Berlin Syndrome meaning is a set of physical characteristics including bird-like legs, stunted growth, mental retardation, mottle skin, flat nose, thick lips, and wrinkled skin around the mouth. It has less to do with mental health (though having the disorder can affect mental health in a negative way) and more to do with a defect the individual has from birth. It has nothing to do with the psychosis suggested in the 2017 film.

Berlin syndrome is a rare genetic disease. Also known as ectodermal dysplasia, it causes abnormalities of the skin, especially as it related to facial features. Wrinkling and skin folds are hallmark features of the disorder. it can cause alopecia, or the loss of hair. It can cause bone loss and can have physical effects on internal organs. Extra bones in the feet, curling of the smallest fingers, and other physical malformation may also be present in an individual with Berlin syndrome.

There is a registry to help people with the disorder of ectodermal dysplasia find suitable health care providers. There is also plenty of research being conducted to determine the exact genetic defects involved. There is no known cure for the disease and only management is available.

The next time you hear the phrase, berlin syndrome meaning will probably refer to the mental and emotional characteristics of the movie character or some other person who similarly kidnaps and holds women hostage. It may also be in reference to the 2017 film, which has been reviewed by many movie critics and viewed by millions around the world.