Signs Of The Syndrome
Paris Syndrome, although not officially recognized in the DSM-5, is a genuine condition acknowledged by medical professionals. It manifests through a range of distressing symptoms, including dizziness, anxiety, vomiting, hallucinations, delusional states, and even tachycardia, characterized by an elevated heart rate. This intriguing syndrome was first coined by Hiroaki Ota, a Japanese psychiatrist who worked at Sainte-Anne Hospital in Paris during the 1980s.
Ota and his co-authors published an article on the subject in the psychology journal Nervure in 2004. They described Paris Syndrome as a severe form of culture shock, particularly affecting Japanese tourists who may find themselves disillusioned by the vast disparity between the idealized portrayal of Paris in Japanese pop culture and the realities they encounter.
