Stockholm Syndrome, the epitome of Oxytocin?
Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the
pituitary gland, a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain. It's sometimes
known as the "cuddle hormone" or the "love hormone,"
because it is released when people snuggle up or bond socially. So why call it
the epitome, for someone to distance themselves from one, which will be reasons like
shear violence, abusive nature, or simply involuntary custody. Stockholm syndrome is a psychological
response. It occurs when hostages or abused victims bond with their captors or
abusers. This psychological connection develops over the course of the days,
weeks, months, or even years of captivity or abuse.
Combining both, it's safe to say that someone suffering from
the later is no longer in control of their will to direct their emotions instead
they are forced by their intra-hormonal activities to grow a connection to
their “captor” to be concise. What’s scarier is that the feelings are “positive”
which suggests that this syndrome is much more than a coping mechanism but
instead what could be said as “giving in”.
Is it common, very much yes. From abusive relationships, sex
trafficking, child abuse to even sports coaching. Bottom line…there isn’t any.
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