Star sickness of employees and how to deal with it. How I got rid of star disease Signs of star disease in humans

To create a well-coordinated team of professionals is the dream of every top manager striving for a leading position in the business. Finding and recruiting experienced specialists, formulating the rules for their optimal interaction, coordinating joint activities, establishing a microclimate in the team in which everyone would reveal their full potential... How much time and effort it takes to create your dream team!

And how can it be humanly insulting when all your managerial efforts as the head of the company are nullified by the appearance of "star disease" in one of the subordinates. This is no less dangerous than the flu - other members of the team can easily and quickly become infected with "exclusivity and irreplaceability". Yes, and the leader himself, let's be frank, also from time to time, it happens that he experiences some dizziness from success, leading to the destructive work of the entire organization.

Are there effective preventive measures that can protect the team from such a "star virus"? About how the leader to treat this "disease" and not "get sick" himself, and will be discussed in this article.

At-risk groups

There is an opinion that "star disease" most often affects good specialists. I personally disagree with this statement. Sometimes completely different employees can demand an exceptional attitude towards themselves.

The following categories of employees most often classify themselves as "stars":

1) new employees("I used to work in the central office, and the current job in the branch is hardly worthy of me");

2) "old shots", "old people"("I have worked here for so many years, I have the right to much");

3) specialists who possess knowledge or skills that are exceptional or important for the activities of the enterprise, have a big name in the market or authority in professional circles, have certain certificates or diplomas ("You will first finish London Business School, and then you will tell me");

4) employees associated with the main area of work of the enterprise("We feed everyone here");

5) representatives of departments and services who, by the nature of their occupation, actively communicate with the outside world - sales managers, PR specialists, marketers, brand managers, etc.; their work is directly related to the formation of the company's image as a successful, leading, exceptional... How can you sometimes not "play too hard" here!

And, of course, such employees can include those subordinates who have practically no reason for "stardom" in a given company or in a given position, but due to certain character traits, require "special" attention and attitude from both the boss and and colleagues.

In general, it is impossible to say a priori which of the managers or staff will fall into the "risk group". Recruiters, psychologists and HRs do not yet have effective tools to predict in advance whether a particular person is prone to "star fever". My personal work experience shows that almost every specialist who knows his own worth is sooner or later attacked by the "star virus". Another thing is the extent to which the disease reaches and how long it lasts. Whether the status of the leader, corporate culture and financial activities of the organization suffer from this is also an important question.

Symptoms of "stardom"

They are noticeable almost immediately. Management repeatedly receives "feedback" from such subordinates in the form of demands for benefits, benefits, amenities - work on a personal schedule, profitable business trips, a car with a driver, etc.

A demonstrative violation by the "star" of the rules of internal labor regulations has a detrimental effect on the psychological climate in the team. This often causes disruption in the workflow of colleagues. Isn't this picture typical for many offices: everyone has gathered for a meeting, but cannot start it: a "star" colleague is either late for work, or continues a twenty-minute conversation on the phone, knowing that he is expected in the next room? ..

Unattractive for the image of the company is the situation when an employee begins to "bring" outside the office, and not for the benefit of the native team and the common cause, but for the benefit of the "star" itself. For example, individual participants in seminars and trainings demand (not ask, but demand) from the organizers of events that they be personally reminded of the class schedule by phone, send training materials by mail ("I'm so used to it"), arrange a separate consultation of the teacher during extracurricular hours ("I missed class ... I had important things to do, you know what famous corporation I work for"). But colleagues of such people do not even realize what an unpleasant aftertaste everyone has from communicating with such representatives of a "well-known corporation." The name of the "demander" is most often forgotten over time, and the negative attitude towards the company-brand remains ...

An extremely dangerous manifestation of the "star disease" of an employee "on the side" is the option when he discloses confidential information to demonstrate and confirm his uniqueness and originality. Thus, being an active participant in many forums, conferences, round tables, etc., by virtue of my activity, I would venture to doubt that the hundreds of reports I have heard have never contained data that would harm the commercial activities of a particular company. Experienced professionals usually speak at such events, but where is the guarantee that one of them will not refuse the temptation to "show off" their knowledge of the activities of their native company, but at the same time stop in time and not blurt out too much?

Intervention: both surgery and therapy…

Naturally, you need to start treating "star fever" with an answer to the question of what is more, harm or benefit, for the organization the loss of this employee will bring - in terms of both business indicators and the psychological climate in the team.

Getting rid of "exceptional" subordinates who are easy to find replacements is relatively easy. You just need to part with them, but this should be done extremely subtly and delicately - and always in full compliance with the law. Such a "beautiful parting" is very important for the company's reputation, since often such "ex-stars" amuse their pride and vanity for a long time, spreading rumors and even compromising information about their former place of work. The main task of the boss here is to ensure that the rest of the team members learn and understand the reason for such a dismissal in order to avoid the repetition of such precedents.

The situation is more complicated with those employees whose loss is inappropriate for the business. Here the approach should be selective and phased, and the leader's actions should be thoughtful and decisive.

Stage one: isolation

As with any infectious disease, the "star" should be isolated in the literal and figurative sense of the word: limit the sphere of influence, minimize communication with other subordinates and with the outside world.

What it will be - moving to another office, working at home, business trips - the options may be different, but in any case they should not improve the "quality of service life" of this employee. Otherwise, he will be tempted to further improve working conditions and seek privileges for himself through the above methods.

Isolation can be carried out by creating an appropriate psychological environment in the team according to the type: "We are together, together, as one, in one breath, and he ..." "can solve the problem. The employee will understand that he is required to correct his behavior, and this question can be settled.

Second stage: diagnosis

At this stage, you should certainly thoroughly analyze the "star" in terms of the professional and personal qualities of this employee. And it is desirable that a person does not guess about it ...

Efficiency in work and relationships with others, experience and knowledge, motivation and goals ... Why did he "starve", what are the reasons for such behavior? Does he understand the consequences? Maybe a person really needs to move up the career ladder? Participate in more complex projects, work with other participants, take on new obligations? Will it pull? Is there potential for growth?

If the answer to most of these questions is “yes”, then great: there is an employee in the company who should be entrusted with more, “exclusively” raise the bar for him.

And tactically, this is how it should be done. Call for a conversation on the topic "what is good and what is bad." To mark for good work and professionalism, to offer a more promising and profitable position. However, in this conversation, criticism of "star" manners should certainly sound (performance of official duties is the law, the rules are the same for everyone, compliance with official ethics is the norm). At the end of the conversation, you should get assurances from the employee that this will not happen again in the future.

And if there are big doubts about not even professional, but only personal qualities, or there is a possibility that the subordinate will continue to be destructive to the work of others, create a dangerous "hotbed of tension" around himself, you need to immediately go to the next stage.

The third stage: a bitter pill, but it heals

Punishment is one of the most effective tools for managing subordinates, including "star" ones, especially if this tool is skillfully used.

The scheme of "treatment" is as follows: from a sweet pill to a more bitter one. There was a violation for the first time - a remark, the second - a reprimand or a fine (depending on the severity of the offense), etc.

You won't need a lot of pills, everything will become clear quickly enough. If a subordinate is interested in this work, values it, then he will try to correct his behavior. Otherwise, you will have to resort to surgery - to leave.

Prevention

The norms, rules, values of the corporate culture, as well as the behavior patterns of the company's top officials determine a lot in the work of each organization.

Where some employees receive undeserved privileges, sooner or later others will try to arbitrarily appropriate them. People quickly notice inequality, while losing motivation to work.

And in those organizations where responsibility and diligence are combined with ethics and respect for the rights of everyone, problems with "star" employees will be episodic or random. It is these companies that enjoy a well-deserved reputation as excellent employers.

22.06.2019

How do you get infected with this disease?

Exaltation of oneself, falling in love with one's ideal image, idealizing one's person. And as a result - hot temper, screams and scandals, if someone dares to express their disagreement with the above. All these are clear symptoms of star disease.

Video by Oleg Tereshchenko and Tatyana Danilova.

Nowadays, everyone strives to become famous and popular. The mass media respond to this with a bunch of opportunities: castings for TV projects and talent shows are constantly going on. The main thing is to come and prove yourself! And when a person is chosen from a hundred, thousands (and the organizers will tell him - from a million!) Just like him; when producers, stylists, designers, etc. will work on his image; when crowds of fans gather under the windows, and the stage will be covered with flowers and toys, an obsessive thought will arise in his head: "I am a star!"

From rudeness to assault

American pop singer Justin Bieber does not hide his stardom. Stories regularly appear on the Web about how, for example, Justin comes to a restaurant, orders food, and then suddenly makes another order. Because what they brought him did not like. If they start arguing - throws plates and leaves. Or arrange brawls in nightclubs. Or destroying hotel rooms. Or... The list goes on and on.

And here is an example not from the world of show business. The Russian national football team, after losing the European Championship, blamed the fans for the failure: they say they played the way they were rooting for them. Moreover, some of the athletes spoke in obscene form.

And how not to remember the One who cannot be asked about remakes? Who regularly sends away journalists in pink blouses, humiliates their management, beats workers at concert venues...

From personal experience

Almost all manifestations of star disease are associated not only with the "main character", but also with those people who surround him. Moreover, the latter often suffer either morally or physically. Therefore, you must be able to catch the moment when your "stardom" is still in its infancy. Otherwise, it will be more difficult later.

What to hide - we fully felt the symptoms of the disease on ourselves (and according to some, we still suffer from the chronic form of the "asterisk"). When we were just taking our first steps in show business, we had self-confidence, disregard for the opinion of those who worked with us, a prejudiced attitude towards others - the thought often slipped that everyone wants the worst. The fact that there are two of us helped us cope with this. And when one started to "star", the second explained: "Dude, you're wrong!" Helped! Probably because we are brothers, dear people, and we can evaluate each other's actions without prejudice.

Yes, and star disease is different. For some, this is a problem, while for others it is a well-thought-out PR move. How can one not remember Sergei Zverev, who says that he is a star and is in shock all the time? Acting, surprise and stellar antics are part of his image. Thanks to this, he is recognized, not forgotten, and some even love him.

EDITORIAL

This week, the editors of Komsomolskaya Pravda added two star reporters at once. These guys are so used to working in pairs that they are no longer perceived separately. The Borisenko brothers undertook to highlight the topic of star fever - with whom it happens and how to deal with it, and whether it is necessary ... Sasha and Vova do not hide the fact that they themselves suffered from a similar illness for some time. The wild popularity at the "Star Factory" made itself felt, but they developed their own way of diagnosing and treating the disease. What they told about.

THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

Sergey:

I believe that star disease is not a disease, but impudence and some kind of brain damage.

Anna DOBRYDNEVA, soloist of the group "Pair of Normals":

I suffered from star disease at the very beginning of my career. Vanya Dorn and I released a very successful video and became mega-popular in two weeks. Our song sounded from everywhere, we occupied the first lines of the charts ... But after a while, the popularity began to decline as suddenly as it arose. That's when I began to understand that if I'm going to remain an artist, I should forget about vanity. An excellent tool is to work, and not to engage in narcissism.

Photo: Maxim LYUKOV.

Stas SHURINS, singer:

I once experienced for myself what star disease is. We then had a very tight schedule, and against the backdrop of fatigue, I just wanted to isolate myself from everyone. Well, such popularity is falling down ... It seemed that you could afford to go beyond the bounds of decency. Probably, youthful maximalism is also to blame. You know little, you want a lot - so it turns out that you "catch a star." How to get rid of it? Well, the main thing is that close people say in time: "Hey, wake up! You are the same person as everyone else."

Photo: Maxim LYUKOV.

Alexander PEDAN, TV presenter:

He suffered from this disease repeatedly, and especially back in the days of KVN. You are young, and then they begin to recognize you. Appears arrogance, excessive self-confidence. But time heals the situations in which you find yourself. After the ups, there are downs, you land as soon as something doesn’t work out for you. The problem of star disease is that you stop developing, you start to slowly degrade.

Photo: archive "KP".

Lyuba UNAK, singer of the group "Lavika":

Star disease can only affect people who are intellectually uneducated and uncultured. Well, young age also gives its. As a rule, these are those who, without serious effort, suddenly became famous. Risk group - participants of various talent shows. The guys instantly find themselves at the top, which they did not even dream of yesterday. Hence the "stardom".

Do you know what "star fever" is? This is not exactly what you thought. This disease does not apply to the giants of society like Philip Kirkorov or Paris Hilton, it is mainly characteristic of ... astronauts.

The second name for this disease is Space Adaptation Syndrome, which affects astronauts while moving between areas with different levels of gravity during flight. This ailment lasts only a few days, fortunately, but it affects most astronauts, regardless of experience and age. According to statistics, more than half of them complain about such a syndrome (and how many do not complain and endure? It's me, by the way ...)

Usually, adaptation to the change in gravity takes some time. Gravity accompanies our entire life, and all body systems are adapted to normal, earthly gravity. During the flight of a spacecraft, astronauts experience several phases of sensations associated with its changes. First, during the takeoff phase, an astronaut may experience nausea, hallucinations, and disorientation. Secondly, when weightlessness sets in, a person also adapts to the disappeared force of gravity, which also does not add pleasant sensations to him - the same nausea, loss of orientation and other troubles.

The paper, written by researcher Susanne Noah, MD at the University of Delft, shows that such effects can be produced (naturally) by applying increased gravity, such as the centrifuges used to train pilots and astronauts. Despite the fact that such sessions of increased gravity last an average of about an hour, pilots often complain of symptoms of space sickness. As it turned out, such symptoms are not caused by changes in gravity, but by the inability to adapt to this change. The results of the Soesterberg centrifuge study showed that the symptoms obtained in the centrifuge and in space flight itself are produced in the same way.

The human organ that controls position and balance is located in the inner ear. It is called an otolith, consists of two perpendicular canals rolled into a ring, lined with sensitive cells from the inside and half filled with liquid. This provides them with sensitivity to tilt and acceleration in different directions. In my opinion, the system, with its simplicity, is ingenious (no wonder, because it was created by nature). By the way, there are two such organs in a person - in the left and right ear.

Previously, experts believed that this syndrome was caused by an imbalance in the left and right otoliths. The above study has shown that the disease is caused when there is a prolonged rotation of the fluid inside the channels. At the same time, the asymmetry of the left and right balance organs is not of great importance, since unpleasant sensations are caused precisely by the unusual behavior of the fluid inside each individual channel and otolith.

In the process of writing this article, I realized that it can be called not "Star disease", but "The genius of nature-222". You can substitute any number, because the nature that created us is infinitely brilliant, and the complexity of even such a small organ as a “position sensor” in a person confirms this once again.

Star sickness is a special view of the world, people around and oneself, when a person is firmly ruled by a prejudice that he has a recognizable face and that it is enough for him to snap his fingers to make everything the way he wants. Star disease is a manifestation of inadequacy.

Signs of "star disease"

The desire to demonstrate and in every possible way emphasize their special and privileged status in the group.
The tendency to violate accepted norms of behavior and established rules, as well as to demand special treatment.

To a person stricken with a “star illness”, it begins to seem, firstly, that his “I want” is right and good. Secondly, that if you snap your fingers, something will change.

"Star disease" can be observed not only among famous and famous people who are always in sight and who receive praise more often than others. Star disease is also common in offices, its symptoms are the same for both top-level managers and ordinary employees. Predisposed to "star" people are overly ambitious and prone to high self-esteem. However, without the influence of external factors, such qualities in themselves are not the basis for the development of a destructive disease. The development of "star disease" contributes to the environment.

The main causes of "star disease"

Personal predisposition (inflated Self-esteem, hypertrophied Ambition).
Unrealized human ambitions in other areas of life.
Violation in the process of obtaining "feedback" (over-praised, underestimated).
Violation of subordination between the leader and the subordinate.
Excessive concentration of power and authority in one hand.
Cultivating excessive competition (predominantly individual rather than team results are evaluated).
The shortage of qualified personnel in the labor market is an overestimated market value of certain categories of specialists.
Rapid career growth, with a certain emotional and professional immaturity.

Good morning friends! Irina is in touch. With the onset of morning, the physical stars in the sky disappear, but, to replace them, other “stars” wake up and rush to their work in order to actively and presentably “star” there. And there is no salvation from this stardom. The real stars are far away in the sky, and these are here, nearby, in our teams. So today we will treat star disease. Whose specifically, you ask? Well, let's not be so direct, pointing fingers at people tactlessly. :)

In any team there is one or two employees who:

know everything best
do not celebrate authorities
do not understand the limits of their powers
do not try to control their behavior
behave categorically and self-confidently
exaggerate their value to the company
regularly declare their exclusivity
looking down on colleagues
ignore the opinions of others
reject any opposing opinion
require a special relationship
carry a negative charge to the team
destroy the authority of the leader

Consequences of stardom for the company

It must be admitted that employees with star fever can be well versed in the work process, have a lot of work experience, be effective and talented, which is why it is not very easy to part with them (sometimes, in fact, there is no one to replace them).

And not parting is more expensive for yourself, because the harm from someone's stardom is simply colossal: from simple whims, terribly distracting, unsettling, disturbing the team, to complete sabotage of the work process. This slows down the development of the company. But, most importantly, other similar "stars" are drawn to the "star", forming a kind of swamp with zero efficiency.

How does star fever start?

Like various physical diagnoses, star disease develops quite gradually. It may be due to various factors:

informal relationship with the manager
unreasonably fast career growth
overpraise syndrome

Oh, what to do with these "stars"? Dilemma from the category of "execution cannot be pardoned"

Honorably fired? Or help descend from heaven to earth? Send to light another sky? Or try to cure this stardom? Hmmm, is it treatable at all? Is there a guarantee of full recovery? Will the team be exhausted in the future from relapses of someone's untreated star disease? Okay, let's figure it out.

If the issue is resolved radically (I’m talking about the dismissal of a star employee), then you need to understand that your competitor can hire such a “star”. And if the issue is not radically resolved (I'm talking about leaving the star employee in the team), then you need to understand that he can demotivate the team or even ruin it.

Many leaders do not know what to do with the "stars" in the team - a kind of double-edged sword. Many people think that it is useless to treat "stars", because most often experienced professionals who have long been formed as individuals suffer from star disease. For such leaders, employees with a “star in the forehead” are like a chronic illness: why spend money on “pills”? they still go to waste. Such leaders tend to, after talking frankly with the "stars", as friendly as possible to part with them. They treat arrogant employees like a pebble in a shoe that gets in the way until you remove it.

But other executives believe that firing is a last resort, that sending a star employee home is not an option. They treat the “stars” as a good psychological simulator, which absolutely free (!) Helps the rest of the team members to hone their level of stress tolerance.

But almost all managers agree on one thing: you need to be on the alert with a stellar employee (observe his behavior, correct in time, in a word, watch out).

If you still decide to treat a star employee, listen to a few tips:

Psychologists consider star disease to be a narcissistic disorder that can and should be stabilized, but only through psychotherapy. In other words, if the company is faced with such a problem, you just need to hire psychologists to help. Unfortunately, there is not enough such practice at enterprises, it is somehow not customary to invite psychologists or psychotherapists to help, but believe me, it’s worth a try. After all, you are not immune from the fact that one more "star" will not appear in your team someday.

Treating star disease is always best at an early stage. It is easier to cure a capricious little "asterisk" than a "constellation" that has been working in the company for a long time.

The cure for those who have caught the star virus can be the transfer of an employee to one or more posts below: a person once again goes through the same career path, but having already thought hard about his behavior.

The transfer to a fundamentally new job within the company will help: the profession is new, there are no acquaintances, it will not work to "star".

A system of “whips” is useful: for example, sanctions for violation of an acceptable behavioral model strictly outlined by an HR specialist.

It will help, oddly enough, and a new motivation. Perhaps a person has already reached the goal, and another, higher one, has not yet been set before him, so he is trying to “assert himself from scratch”. Such “stars” can be given a position with a special title such as “specialist of the highest category”, “expert in working with key clients”, “leading manager”. In this situation, "stardom" is somehow neutralized by itself, goes into decline, and gives the "star" the opportunity to continue to bring high results.

It will also help to include a star employee in some project group to solve a particularly difficult task, so that he survives the feeling that he understands far from all areas. A talented "star" needs to set a task somewhat more difficult than others. Then she will have no time to "star".

Conclusion

The task of every manager is not to let his employees "catch a star". The most effective and effective cure for the "star" disease is ... prevention! Let only heavenly stars illuminate your life and activity! Good luck!

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Have you met people who have an inflated opinion of themselves and their attractiveness? They are distinguished by an arrogant look, selfishness, idealization of their own personality, a constant demand for attention. Or maybe you also belong to this category of people? Meeting with such people, we have repeatedly stated: "He has a star illness or megalomania." But what do these concepts mean, what are the similarities and obvious differences between these psychological diseases?

Features of star disease

The desire for fame and popularity is imposed on us since childhood. We tell children to study, to be better than their classmates, to win contests and competitions. Parents, without realizing it, inspire the child with wrong thoughts, which have a negative impact on his behavior and character. This is one of the reasons for the appearance of star disease in humans.

Star disease is an unhealthy deformation of the personality, the state of which is expressed in. It is not at all necessary to be a “star” to manifest such a state. Even the most ordinary person is influenced and plunged into his own ego.

Reasons for the appearance of star disease:

excessive display of attention during education;
sharp attention from others;
arrogance, arrogance and pomposity are the basis of "stardom";
a sharp improvement in the financial situation;
lack of humility;
dizziness from success;
the status of a person close to the authorities.

Star disease symptoms:

the desire to emphasize their status at every opportunity;
the demand for full attention;
propensity to violate established rules;
illusion of self-importance;
unbridled boasting;
envy of the success of others;
tendency to forget about relatives and friends.

The consequences of star fever can be catastrophic, so you should take this behavior very seriously. An important role in the treatment process is played by a psychologist and relatives.

Features of megalomania

Megalomania is a form of psychological illness that the patient usually does not recognize. This condition manifests itself in overestimated self-esteem and reassessment of one's own importance in the lives of other people.

Causes of megalomania:

serious illness: schizophrenia, paranoid disorder, traumatic brain injury or manic-depressive psychosis;
heredity;
syphilis in history;
drug or alcohol addiction;
childhood psychological trauma;
a consequence of the usual inflated self-esteem.

Symptoms of megalomania:

self-exaltation, complete concentration on one's own "I";
emotional instability, a quick change in mood from overly active to sharply passive;
rejection of criticism;
insomnia;
in relation to close people;
depression and suicidal attempts.

The consequences of megalomania are very serious. A person is not capable of normal life, his behavior is non-standard and very unexpected for others.

Diagnosis of this disease is carried out by a psychiatrist. He begins the study of the patient with direct contact with him and a sincere conversation, during which the variants of the manifestation of megalomania and the general condition of the patient are clarified. Before prescribing treatment, a study of the patient's history is carried out. Although there is no cure for megalomania, one can begin to address its cause and effects. To begin with, the source of the disease is clarified.

The form of megalomania affects the treatment given to the patient. With aggressive behavior, he is prescribed tranquilizers, with neuroleptics. In exceptional cases, treatment in a psychoneurological dispensary is required. People prone to megalomania should undergo disease prevention in time to avoid serious consequences.

Star fever and megalomania: what's the difference?

Although some of the symptoms of star disease and megalomania are very similar, there are clear differences between the forms of manifestation of these psychological disorders. They mainly include the cause of the appearance of such a disease. Star disease manifests itself due to improper upbringing and behavior of other people, megalomania is a consequence of psychological diseases.

Star disease in some cases is even justified. It is a kind of attack on the increased attention from the surrounding people. As for megalomania, it is rather a serious disease that requires examination, careful diagnosis by a specialist and good treatment.

Both diseases are similar in close connection with the psyche and a strong need for recognition in society. In some cases, these concepts are even confused, since a person with such a deformation of the psyche puts the ego itself in the foreground in life.

However, it is important to take this behavior very seriously. If you miss the initial stage, the disease can become more serious and even incurable. At the first manifestations of it, it is recommended to contact a psychologist. The greatest role is played by the help of close people and relatives, who immediately notice the problem and begin to eliminate it, despite the strong opposition of the patient.

It is very important with "star" people. If you are a close relative or friend of this person, then you should show understanding and in some cases even be condescending to the behavior of the patient. It is not recommended to indulge all his whims. Learn to communicate gently and meekly with a person suffering from megalomania. Particular attention should be paid to him during the period and depressive state.

February 26, 2014, 05:49 pm

26.06.2019

The phrase "star disease" is at the hearing of modern man and is most often used with condemnation in relation to famous people. But not everyone knows that this is a psychological term, which means one of the forms of personality disorder, often having common features with Let's get acquainted with the causes and symptoms of the phenomenon.

Description

Star disease is inherent not only to celebrities who amaze the public with their whims and oddities of behavior, but also to ordinary people who begin to put themselves above others, behave provocatively, lose friends and get many other problems. There is nothing good in this phenomenon, but a person suffering from such a disorder is unable to do otherwise. Most often, the root cause of personal deformation is success - an increase in the personnel ladder, a well-appreciated work, a project implemented. Praise and delight turn one's head, giving rise to a person's thoughts about his own uniqueness, genius.

He begins to mistakenly live by a double standard, believing that he, the "star", is allowed much more than "mere mortals". This is, in general terms, star disease.

Manifestations and signs

Many can recall how famous people behaved arrogantly and defiantly. But what are the signs of star disease in psychological science? There are several of them:

Unjustifiably high self-esteem, exaggeration of one's own significance and achievements.
Confidence that other people are "worse".
A painful need to constantly impress others, to be in the spotlight.

Deviation is quite dangerous, because it leads to the degradation of the individual. At the same time, people can put themselves on an equal footing with some others (who, for example, have achieved a similar result), and this is precisely what distinguishes the state from megalomania.

Causes

Consider the factors that could cause star fever in a person far from show business, they can be divided into internal and external. For convenience, the data are presented in the form of a table.

Various combinations of these factors can lead to the occurrence of this deviation. For example, if a person with inflated self-esteem achieves unexpected success, it can "turn her head" and lead to star disease. Then even the closest environment will be perceived by this person as people unworthy of her attention.

Symptoms

How to recognize a person suffering from this personality deformation? The components of star disease will help, which include:

The desire to always be in the spotlight.
Envy of someone else's success.
Inattention to relatives and friends, complete concentration on one's own person.
The opposition of two forms of relations - to oneself as to a higher person, self-aggrandizement, and others, belittling their role.
Often such individuals allow themselves to violate the norms accepted in society, because they consider themselves above them.

Also in the special literature you can find the term "narcissism", narcissism, it has much in common with the considered deviation. Such a person does not just behave arrogantly, he is sincerely confident in his superiority and believes that others are of the same opinion.

Treatment

What to do if a person falls ill with star disease, can it be cured and how? This is possible, since the deformation of the personality is still at the initial stage, but the person suffering from it does not understand the problem, therefore, it is unlikely that he will turn to a professional psychologist.

Relatives can help him dispel illusions by setting a difficult goal, making it clear that not everything has been achieved and there is something to strive for. Only honesty will help the "stars" descend from heaven to earth and understand that they are no better than others. If, out of love, turn a blind eye to their whims and whims, then the deviation will only intensify and it will become much more difficult to defeat it.

This deviation can and should be fought, because star disease, with the seeming harmlessness of the “patient”, can cause the termination of his career. Even in the presence of talent and diligence, bad temper, pride and narcissism can become the reasons that the choice will be made in favor of a person who is less gifted, but more pleasant in communication. From a person suffering from narcissism, friends and relatives will turn away, tired of enduring his ingratitude and inattention. And he risks being left alone with his own genius and talent.

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Books

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Hello dear readers! Now everyone can become popular, which means that the term "star fever" has become more widely known. I will not dissemble, in fact, the simplest people could always be subject to this disorder, in fact, nothing has changed, although it has become more relevant.

Star disease - what is it, how does psychology associate this disease with daffodils, is it possible to understand that you have a tendency to this disease and what symptoms indicate that it is time to think about treatment.

Well, let's get started.

A little about the term

Star disease is also for others. A person with this disease is firmly convinced that everyone knows him and his privileges, status are enough for everything to happen exactly as he thought up and planned for himself. He wanted to and everyone around him is simply obliged to stand at attention in order to carry out the orders of a celebrity.

People with stellar disease demand special treatment for themselves, without a twinge of conscience they break the rules. They believe that their desires are worth being accepted in society.

inclination

Not only famous people are prone to manifestations of star disease. It can affect the highest ranks of the leadership and even ordinary, ordinary people.

Sometimes an unforeseen and very joyful situation arises in a person's life, for example, a quick or high interest of the public in a person's activities.

Of course, when this happens, close people, as a rule, begin to praise the person, talk about his advantages in relation to others. They quickly begin to believe in such words, which is the starting point for the emergence of star disease.

Everyone strives to develop and unlock their own potential, so why do some begin to suffer from the Star Syndrome, while others do not?

It all depends on the motives that guided the person initially. Some really want to become better, others crave recognition, prestige. They need to impress others. In a sense, this can be called an unhealthy craving for wealth and respect.

Narcissistic personality types are most susceptible to this disease. . They are intolerant of criticism, painfully perceive the successes of other people who question their own merits.

They need to constantly feel admiration and this despite the fact that they are inclined to the actions of other people. First of all, a person with star disease will be interested in his own merits.

Treatment

If you notice signs of star disease in yourself or your loved ones, and therefore want to cope with the disease, it would be best to seek help from a specialist. Of course, it is up to you to decide, but do not forget that the situation is very complicated.

Let's not forget that they become "stars" in those cases when they experience an urgent need for this. I would like to emphasize that the basis of everything is unhealthy and respectful. The problem is not so much in trying to destroy the connections and needs of a person on your own, but in how this will affect him.

Just imagine that one day someone manages to convince you that eating, sleeping or going to the toilet is completely optional. A clumsy example, but the essence, I hope, is clear to you.

The second problem arises from the fact that a person has a star disease, which means you risk becoming enemy number 1 for him and breaking off all kinds of relationships. Everyone believes in their own truth and will definitely find 10,000 reasons to stick to their opinion, accusing the other of lies and betrayal.

I can recommend a book “What explains the strange things that we do unexpectedly for ourselves” Eliezer Stenberg. In it you will find many interesting tricks of our psyche that you have not even thought about before: why do we forget to buy milk; we eat even when we don't want to; we begin to yawn if we see that others are doing it; where do the voices that schizophrenics hear come from and much more.

Well, if you want to somehow help a person with star disease, then try to increase the complexity of the task performed by him. Point out that there is still something to strive for, let him try to take a new horizon.

Another option to correct the situation is to try to create a new stimulus. If a person is completely passionate about a career, convince him of the need to refocus on the love sphere. Or vice versa.

That's all for me. See you soon and don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter.

Your success has made you incredibly significant in your own eyes. It’s good that you have high self-esteem, but it’s still better when our successes are assessed not by ourselves, but by other people. It's not your friend's fault that she wasn't so lucky. Your career and a wealthy boyfriend is not a reason to turn away from loved ones. It sounds sad, but the metropolitan boyfriend can quit, and fire him from work. Wouldn't you go to that very "former" friend then for advice and consolation? No matter how high you rise, keep appreciating your friends. Otherwise, you risk being completely alone.

The cuckoo praises the rooster

Your star disease began in childhood. Mom told you every day that you were the most beautiful, and the teacher kept saying that there was no one smarter than you in the class. You are used to praise and now you literally demand it from others. It's good if your expectations match reality, and you continue to be praised: boss, husband and business partners. Just make sure that the praise is not flattery and be prepared for constructive criticism. Perfect people do not exist, and you are no exception. Even if you want to think otherwise.

Moment of glory

Star disease is well known to celebrities - singers, actors and other showbiz figures. But many don't need to release albums and pack stadiums to get sick. It’s enough just to “light up” somewhere once. Did you go to a talk show? Winning a regional poetry competition? Yes, this is your small victory. But that's no reason to turn up your nose. First, make people appreciate your talents. Do not succumb to the tempting glow of spotlights: it often deceives even very high hopes.

The cure for the disease

For whatever reason you do not fall ill with star disease, it must be treated. Remember that in school you probably teased the smart ones. Why did you become like this when you grew up? No matter how significant your successes are, be yourself. Continue to appreciate relatives and friends, respect the opinions of others and themselves. Do not gloat if you managed to leave your friends far behind. And do not forget that difficult times happen to everyone, when those who lavished praises yesterday can turn away from you. Truly successful people don't take credit for themselves, don't judge others, and help those in need. Be truly successful!

In psychology, there is such a thing as "narcissism" - an unhealthy manifestation of personality, in which they consider other people below themselves. Such exaltation is also called "star fever". People in different fields can suffer from this disorder, for them the most important desire is to be the first, they cannot stand any criticism. Neglect of others often becomes a big barrier to contact with other people. People suffering from "star disease" cause a negative attitude towards themselves, so there can be no talk of any sincere friendship with them.

"Star disease" affects not only famous people who bathe in the glory and become the idols of a large number of people. In offices, too, there are many such employees at all levels. There are general signs of predisposition to this disorder. This is an overestimated self-esteem and exorbitant ambitions, but in themselves these qualities do not lead to a “star” illness, a lot depends on the environment.

"Narcissists" try to protect their hypersensitive "I" by idealizing themselves. From others, they expect admiration and confirmation of their greatness. They are trying their best to prove their superiority. If by chance their strategy collapses, then people suffering from "star disease" will be depressed. Far from any desire for success leads to this psychological disorder, so there is nothing reprehensible in the desire to become successful.

Any normal person has a need for development, so new achievements included in the plan of evolution. Self-realization involves the search for knowledge, development abilities, but not the pursuit of fame. Achievements and discoveries are a natural process of professional and personal development. At the same time, there is a neurotic desire to be better than others, a desire for universal admiration and respect.