What does Maya actually suffer from?
We all have wondered that at some or the other point of time while watching the show. If she were a case of mine, here's what I'd have to say.:
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She is an extreme case of mainly
obsessive compulsive personality disorder ie OCPD (note: personality, it's different from the normal OCD) along with a cocktail of other illnesses like
psychosis,
psychomotor agitation,
Major depressive disorder,
Claustrophobia,
Insomnia,
Haphephobia,
Panic disorder,
Thanatophobia.
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OCPD
"Control mein rehne ki itni aadat ho chuki hai, ki ab control choothta hai toh ghutan si hone lagti hai" - Maya Mehrotra
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder that's characterized by extreme perfectionism, order, and neatness. People with OCPD will also feel a severe need to impose their own standards on their outside environment.
People with OCPD have the following characteristics:
They find it hard to express their feelings.
They have difficulty forming and maintaining close relationships with others.
They're hard working, but their obsession with perfection can make them inefficient.
They often feel righteous, indignant, and angry.
They often face social isolation.
They can experience anxiety that occurs with depression.
OCPD is often confused with an anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, they aren't the same.
People with OCPD have no idea that there's anything wrong with the way they think or behave. They believe that their way of thinking and doing things is the only correct way and that everyone else is wrong.
What Are the Causes of OCPD?
The exact cause of OCPD is unknown. Like many aspects of OCPD, the causes have yet to be researched extensively. Most likely, OCPD is caused by a combination of genetics and childhood experiences.
In some case studies, adults can recall experiencing OCPD from a very early age. They may have felt that they needed to be a perfect or perfectly obedient child. This need to follow the rules then carries over into adulthood.
How Is OCPD Treated?
If you have OCPD, your therapist will likely use a three-pronged approach to treatment, which includes the following:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of mental health counseling. During CBT, you meet with a mental health professional on a structured schedule. These regular sessions involve working with your counselor to talk through any anxiety, stress, or depression. A mental health counselor may encourage you to put less emphasis on work and more emphasis on recreation, family, and other interpersonal relationships.
Medication
Your doctor may prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to decrease inflexible and detail-oriented thinking. If you're prescribed an SSRI, you may also benefit from support groups and regular treatment from a psychiatrist. Long-term prescription use isn't usually recommended for OCPD.
Relaxation Training
Relaxation training involves specific breathing and relaxation techniques that can help decrease your sense of stress and urgency. These symptoms are common in OCPD. Examples of recommended relaxation practices include yoga, tai chi, and Pilates.
People with OCPD are typically reluctant to change their behaviors. They often see others as the problem instead.
Most individuals that get treatment for OCPD are encouraged to do so by a spouse or loved one. However, it can be very difficult to approach someone with OCPD about their behaviors. It can also be helpful for significant others and loved ones of people with OCPD to seek support for themselves.
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Psychosis
Psychosis is characterized by an impaired relationship with reality. And it is a symptom of serious mental disorders. People who are psychotic may have either hallucinations or delusions.
Hallucinations are sensory experiences that occur within the absence of an actual stimulus. For example, a person having an auditory hallucination may hear their mother yelling at them when their mother isn't around. Or someone having a visual hallucination may see something, like a person in front of them, who isn't actually there.
The person experiencing psychosis may also have thoughts that are contrary to actual evidence. These thoughts are known as delusions. Some people with psychosis may also experience loss of motivation and social withdrawal.
These experiences can be frightening. They may also cause people who are experiencing psychosis to hurt themselves or others. It is important to see a doctor right away if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of psychosis.
What are delusions and hallucinations?
Delusions and hallucinations are two very different symptoms that are both often experienced by people with psychosis. Delusions and hallucinations seem real to the person who is experiencing them.
Delusions
A delusion is a false belief or impression that is firmly held even though it is contradicted by reality and what is commonly considered true. There are delusions of paranoia, grandiose delusions, and somatic delusions.
People who are experiencing a delusion of paranoia might think that they are being followed when they are not, or that secret messages are being sent to them. Someone with a grandiose delusion will have an exaggerated sense of importance. Somatic delusion is when a person believes they have a terminal illness when in reality they are healthy.
Hallucinations
A hallucination is a sensory perception in the absence of outside stimuli. That means seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that isn't present. A person who is hallucinating might see things that don't exist or hear people talking when they are alone.
Risk factors for developing psychosis
It's not currently possible to precisely identify who is likely to develop psychosis. However, research has shown that genetics may play a role.
People are more likely to develop a psychotic disorder if they have a close family member, such as a parent or sibling who has a psychotic disorder.
Children born with the genetic mutation known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome are at risk for developing a psychotic disorder, especially schizophrenia.
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Psychomotor Agitation
Psychomotor agitation is a symptom related to a wide range of mood disorders. People with this condition engage in movements that serve no purpose. Examples include pacing around the room, tapping your toes, or rapid talking.
Psychomotor agitation often occurs with mania or anxiety. It's seen most often in people with bipolar disorder. Psychomotor agitation can be caused by other conditions, too, such as posttraumatic stress disorder or depression.
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Panic disorder
occurs when you experience recurring unexpected panic attacks. The DSM-5 defines panic attacks as abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. People with the disorder live in fear of having a panic attack. You may be having a panic attack when you feel sudden, overwhelming terror that has no obvious cause. You may experience physical symptoms, such as a racing heart, breathing difficulties, and sweating.
Most people experience a panic attack once or twice in their lives. The APA reports that 1 out of every 75 people might experience a panic disorder. Panic disorder is characterized by persistent fear of having another panic attack after you have experienced at least one month (or more) of persistent concern or worry about additional panic attacks (or their consequences) recurring.
Even though the symptoms of this disorder can be quite overwhelming and frightening, they can be managed and improved with treatment. Seeking treatment is the most important part of reducing symptoms and improving your quality of life.
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Major Depressive disorder
MDD, also referred to as clinical depression, is a significant medical condition that can affect many areas of your life. It impacts mood and behavior as well as various physical functions, such as appetite and sleep. People with MDD often lose interest in activities they once enjoyed and have trouble performing everyday activities. Occasionally, they may also feel as if life isn't worth living.
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Claustrophobia
an anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has an irrational fear of having no escape or being closed-in. It frequently results in a panic attack and can be triggered by certain stimuli or situations, such as being in a crowded elevator, a small room without any windows, or being in an airplane
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Insomnia
Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping.They may have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood. It may result in an increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, as well as problems focusing and learning. Insomnia can be short term, lasting for days or weeks, or long term, lasting more than a month.
Insomnia can occur independently or as a result of another problem
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Haphephobia
involves the fear of touching or of being touched. It is an acute exaggeration of the normal tendencies to protect one's personal space, expressed as a fear of contamination or invasion, and extending even to people whom its sufferers know well
Some people are born with haphephobia, while others may develop it, predominantly after a bad experience. More rarely, it is caused by an extreme reaction to their environment. Sometimes, the fear is restricted specifically, or predominantly, to being touched by people of the opposite or same sex. This is often associated with a fear of sexual assault. Michel Dorais reports that many boys who have been the victims of sexual abuse have a fear of being touched, quoting one victim who describes being touched as something that "burns like fire", causing him to freeze up or lash out.
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Regarding her being a Psychopath
She's not , at least from what has been shown to us, she's definitely not.
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Here's why I say so:
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The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is a diagnostic tool used to rate a person's psychopathic or antisocial tendencies. People who are psychopathic prey ruthlessly on others using charm, deceit, violence or other methods that allow them to get with they want. The symptoms of psychopathy include: lack of a conscience or sense of guilt, lack of empathy, egocentricity, pathological lying, repeated violations of social norms, disregard for the law, shallow emotions, and a history of victimizing others.
Originally designed to assess people accused or convicted of crimes, the PCL-R consists of a 20-item symptom rating scale that allows qualified examiners to compare a subject's degree of psychopathy with that of a prototypical psychopath. It is accepted by many in the field as the best method for determining the presence and extent of psychopathy in a person.
The Hare checklist is still used to diagnose members of the original population for which it was developed" adult males in prisons, criminal psychiatric hospitals, and awaiting psychiatric evaluations or trial in other correctional and detention facilities. Recent experience suggests that the PCL-R may also be used effectively to diagnose sex offenders as well as female and adolescent offenders.
The twenty traits assessed by the PCL-R score are:
glib and superficial charm
describes individuals who are glib and superficial. These people are very witty and articulate and they may be quite likeable. They can be funny and entertaining, tell unlikely but convincing stories that make them look good, and have quick and clever comebacks. Although they may appear to know a lot about many subjects, they usually only know enough technical jargon to impress some people. They also generally sound so slick that they come off as not being entirely believable to some.
grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
describes individuals who are egocentric and have a grandiose sense of self-worth. They may brag a lot, be narcissistic, opinionated and self-assured. It is common for these people to aspire to pursue careers with status, but they have little understanding of the qualifications required to attain such careers. Their egos are so inflated that instead of being embarrassed about their legal problems, they view them as being the result of something like bad luck or injustice.
need for stimulation
describes individuals who have an excessive need for stimulation and are unusually prone to becoming bored. These people are risk-takers who seek excitement and go where the action is. They may frequently move to new residences, change jobs, become alcoholics, use many different types of drugs and/or commit crimes just for the thrill of it. They will often complain that certain tasks like school, work, or long-term relationships are too tedious or boring.
pathological lying
describes individuals who habitually lie and deceive others, including people they are close to. They may be proud of these abilities and go so far as to create elaborate stories just for the delight of fooling people. If they are questioned or caught in a lie, they have explanations and excuses for everything and are able to quickly change their stories or the subject without appearing embarrassed or confused.
cunning and manipulativeness
describes individuals who cheat, defraud and/or manipulate others, including people they are close to. Motivated by a desire for personal gain, such as money, power, sex, and/or status, they will scam their victims without any concern. Sometimes their behavior will involve breaking the law, but other times it doesn't.
lack of remorse or guilt
describes an individuals who lack remorse or guilt for their criminal and noncriminal actions. Although they may verbally express that they have remorse, their actions and/or other responses contradict this. They are concerned with the effects their actions have on them rather than any suffering they have caused their victims or damage they have done to society. They are unable to appreciate the seriousness of their actions, blame their victims or society for the circumstances, and continue to engage in activities that are harmful to others.
shallow affect
describes an individuals who have a shallow affect and lack the ability to experience a normal range of emotions. Their emotions are generally dramatic, shallow, and short-lived. They may claim to exhibit strong emotions, but these emotions may not be consistent with their actions or the situation. They may experience sexual arousal instead of love, frustration instead of sadness, and irritability instead of anger.
callousness and lack of empathy
describes individuals who have a profound lack of empathy and a callous disregard for others. They view people as objects to be manipulated and are not concerned with the feelings, rights, or welfare of others. They process the pain and suffering of others on an abstract, intellectual level. They are selfish and cynical, and do not hesitate at mocking people, including those who have suffered misfortunes or who have physical and/or mental handicaps.
parasitic lifestyle
describes individuals whose financial dependence on others is a part of their lifestyle. These people are able to work, but have a parasitic pattern of relying on family, friends, and/or social aid for financial support instead. They get what they want by presenting themselves as helpless, deserving of sympathy, and by exploiting their victims' weaknesses. Others are called upon to support them and cater to their needs no matter what the cost.
poor behavioral controls
describes individuals who have poor control over their behavior. These people are easily offended and can become angry over petty things. They tend to respond to frustration, failure, discipline, and criticism by becoming verbally abusive and/or violent. They are known to be short-tempered, hot-headed, suddenly irritable, annoyed and/or impatient. Often their outbursts are short-lived and they may quickly act as if nothing has happened.
sexual promiscuity
describes individuals who have promiscuous, impersonal and/or trivial sexual relationships. They may have more than one partner at the same time, engage in casual sex, have one-night-stands, use prostitutes, and/or not discriminate when selecting sexual partners. They might have a history of coercing others into having sex with them and may also have prior charges for sexual assault.
early behavior problems
describes individuals who experienced serious behavioral problems at the age of 12 or younger. These problems are more severe than those exhibited by most children. Repercussions can include discipline from schools and/or contact with the police. Some examples of these problems are persistent lying, cheating, theft, fire-setting, cruelty to animals, truancy, drug-use, vandalism, violence, bullying, running away from home and/or preconscious sex.
lack of realistic long-term goals
describes individuals who are not able or willing to develop and carry out realistic, long-term plans and/or goals. These people can make short-term goals and tend to live in the present without giving serious thought to their futures. They don't seem concerned if they have done little with their lives or are going nowhere in life. They may change their plans frequently and not be interested in having steady jobs.
Impulsivity
describes individuals who acts in impulsive ways. These people don't think before they act and are known to do things on the "spur of the moment" just because they feel like it or an opportunity presented itself. They don't spend much time considering the pros and cons of a situation and will change plans on a whim without bothering to tell others.
Irresponsibility
describes individuals who are irresponsible in a variety of areas. These people have little to no sense of duty or loyalty to family, friends, employers, societies, ideas, and/or causes. Their irresponsible behavior is expressed in a variety of ways including engaging in behavior that puts others at risk, poorly managing their finances, having careless or sloppy work behavior, and/or failing to honor commitments to people in both their personal and professional relationships.
failure to accept responsibility for own actions
describes individuals who are unable or unwilling to accept personal responsibility for their actions. They make excuses for their behavior, including rationalizing it or blaming it on circumstance or someone else. Sometimes they will accept responsibility in a superficial manner, but they will minimize or deny the consequences of their behavior.
many short-term marital relationships
describes individuals who have had many short-term marital relationships. Live-in relationships that have involved some degree of commitment, common-law marriages, heterosexual and homosexual relationships are also included. A score of 2 applies to individuals who have had 3 or more of these relationships before the age of 30.
juvenile delinquency
describes individuals who were delinquent as juveniles. They have a history of serious antisocial behavior from the age of 17 and younger and have had formal contact with the criminal justice system.
revocation of conditional release
describes individuals who have violated a conditional release or escaped from an institution. They may have violated the conditions of their parole, probation, restraining orders, bail, and/or have received new charges while on parole. They may have also escaped from jail or another institution. A major violation or escape warrants a score of 2.
criminal versatility
describes individuals who, while adults, have been charged with many different types of crimes. Charges can include theft, robbery, assault, fraud, arson, and/or minor charges including vandalism, causing a disturbance, etc. Six or more types of offenses results in a score of 2.
The interview portion of the evaluation covers the subject's background, including such items as work and educational history; marital and family status; and criminal background. Because psychopaths lie frequently and easily, the information they provide must be confirmed by a review of the documents in the subject's case history.
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Like Dexter said here
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/beyhadh/4842712/some-perspective-for-pcl:
PCL is not a yes/no checklist. It follows a scoring system. Scores are given on a scale of 0-2. 2 when the most of the features of a particular trait match. 1 when some features match but there are many exceptions as well and 0 when person does not have that trait in general or exhibits behaviour opposite to that trait.
PCL-R test traditional cutoff is 30 out of 40. i.e >=30 psychopathic while <=29 non-psychopathic. Psychopathy is extreme case of ASPD that is why such high cutoffs.
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Evidences against her being a psychopath using the PCLR as a parameter:
glib and superficial charm
She's a manipulator, and calling it charming doesn't really fit in there. She's kept everyone under her thumb, by brute force, not charm.
She loves to keep everyone intimidated. One glare and you know you're f**ked.
How can that be called charm?
grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
She'd leave no stone upturned to make things what she considers to be right. Besides, I don't think she's had a proper competitor, hence her claiming she is Maya doesn't account for her high estimation of self worth.
She doesn't mingle with anyone, be it the lower or higher class of people. Clearly shown in S1, due to her fears, she refused to let anyone close. She trusted no one.
Regarding her behavior with her employees (not coworkers, she owned that place) she maintained a professional front. She didn't like to mix her professional life with her personal life.
She's never loved herself enough to feel worthy.
need for stimulation
The only stimulation she needs is the fear of losing Arjun and being in control, except from that nothing stimulates her
pathological lying
There's no denying that she lies, pathologically, in quest of her manipulations. It's inevitable to not lie while manipulating a situation/person's thoughts.
Though I'd point out, she hasn't lied for small things, it's either she never mentions it or makes it into a huge things. Most of her lies are crafted to perfection.
Also, she herself is in a delusion, she's lost her contact with reality. So there are instances where she might look like she's lying but according to her it's the truth. That where her psychosis comes in.
She's aware of what she's doing, but, according to her, it's justified. And that reeks of psychosis. Her perception of right and wrong are flawed. Hence the disconnection from reality.
Regarding the meticulously laid out plans, that's her OCPD side dominant over psychosis.
cunning and manipulativeness
This stemmed from her need to keep things under control.
lack of remorse or guilt
We kinda haven't been shown much of her in her alone time like in S1 with Ganesha.
It doesn't make sense to as why would would she go and ramble about her guilt and misdeeds in front of Jhanvi, as she can't speak and it's unnecessary to educate her on why and how and what she feels, unless she does it to lighten up her guilt.
She's given so many stubble warnings to Vandana, I'm thoroughly surprised why she isn't doing anything. (It's a little blotchy and inconsistent with the Ayaan trapcase).
If she were truly apathetic, Vandana would've been nothing but dead meat by now. She cares, because it'd hurt Arjun. She worships him. She'd deal with someone tarnishing her in the worst ways possible but if even a mosquito bites her dear Arjun, gone. Just gone.
shallow affect
This might have something to do with her normalization of pain by Ashwin throughout her childhood till a part of her adulthood.
And again, those instances rose from her need to keep things under control.
callousness and lack of empathy
She does have what I call half empathy. Empathy means to understand and to share feelings. She understands, but never shares. Most of her plans are based on her understanding skills.
This a huge parameter for the diagnosis of the OCPD.
We kinda haven't been shown much of her in her alone time like in S1 with Ganesha.It doesn't make sense to as why would would she go and ramble about her guilt and misdeeds in front of Jhanvi, as she can't speak and it's unnecessary to educate her on why and how and what she feels, unless she does it to lighten up her guilt. She's given so many stubble warnings to Vandana, I'm thoroughly surprised why she isn't doing anything. (It's a little blotchy and inconsistent with the Ayaan trapcase). If she were truly apathetic, Vandana would've been nothing but dead meat by now. She cares, because it'd hurt Arjun. She worships him. She'd deal with someone tarnishing her in the worst ways possible but if even a mosquito bites her dear Arjun, gone. Just gone.
parasitic lifestyle
This is a financial parameter.
"An intentional, manipulative, selfish, and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete responsibilities."
She's perfectly capable of rising a business whilst been a minor, she is raising Arjun as well as his family rn. She is responsible and the daily chores, which are now Maya's duty seem to be done without a glitch
poor behavioral controls
Her behavioral misconduct is an extreme case of OCPD.
And her tendency to put the blame on others is again due to her psychosis.
sexual promiscuity
Loyalty towards Arjun, worships him.
early behavior problems
We don't know yet. And from what's been showed, she was too under Ashwin's thumb to do anything
lack of realistic long-term goals
Has her life set out, plans everything to perfection, a brilliant enactor of her plans.
impulsivity
Impulsiveness refers to actions, not feelings that are acted upon without forethought, nothing important that she done has been done without a plan.
irresponsibility
She's no way irresponsible. She has clear laid out plans she adheres to. She has always had a backup plan.
Emotional drama and chaos are her techniques, agreed but they fall into the manipulation category, not this.
failure to accept responsibility for own actions
She takes full responsibility of the things she's done.
If she f**ks up, she never wastes time to set it right by another awe worthy plan. Never has she lived in denial when her plan fails.
many short-term marital relationships
One wedding, that too with Arjun. 3 years completed.
juvenile delinquency
She must have been busy setting up "Fashion and the city" because, it was implied she was still a minor ie a juvenile while she set it up.
revocation of conditional release
Got away with murder and attempt to murder
criminal versatility
This is true on many levels and has set in concrete due to her desire of being in control. She's an absolute control freak.
Hence the cause is something unrelated to psychopathy
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Coming to her score on this list:
glib and superficial charm
0
grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
0
need for stimulation
1
pathological lying
2
cunning and manipulativeness
2
lack of remorse or guilt
1
shallow affect
2
callousness and lack of empathy
1
parasitic lifestyle
1
poor behavioral controls
1
sexual promiscuity
0
early behavior problems
1 (for the sake of it)
lack of realistic long-term goals
0
impulsivity
0
irresponsibility
0
failure to accept responsibility for own actions
1
many short-term marital relationships
0
juvenile delinquency
1 (benefit of the doubt)
revocation of conditional release
2
criminal versatility
2
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She scores an 18.
She fails, as the cutoff is 30 .
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The legal aspects of it are explained further here.
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/beyhadh/4841774/insanity-defence-in-beyhadh
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Comparison with a psychopath from the fictional realm:
Originally posted by: HadhSeJyada Comparing things is a part of human nature. We inevitably compare the things we witness on a day to day basis. For various reasons. Like to understand an issue and get a basic idea of it or to simply let the essence of the focus of attention sink in. Also, the moment "scores" are associated with the matter, we automatically pounce at the opportunity to compare. Reason, curiosity related to the subject in hand. It becomes a need to scale the different findings. So no, I'm not saying this is character is more worse or anything like that. It's fiction and is confined to it's realm. Real life comparisons were faults at my part, due to being lazy. I wanted to give the reader a basic idea of the scoring system. Not to actually say that it correlates to Maya's case. Hope it made my perspective a tad bit clearer
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/141908746
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Since Maya is a fictional character, her actions are subjective and rely solely upon the writer's wishes. Despite being a professional belonging to the field, it is not implied that it's accurate, because of the makers indecisiveness.
This is based on whatever that has been showcased till now.
Thanks for giving it a read.
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