Hamlet's Syndrome

The problem of overthinking and lack of action. It often causes intelligent individuals to be unsuccessful.

Due to Hamlet's Syndrome the genius lived a sad and unproductive life.

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Hamlet Syndrome

A person who suppresses their homosexual thoughts and tenancies by showing hostility toward homosexuals and homosexual behavior.

(The term refers to the story of Hamlet, on how Hamlet repressed the sexual thoughts of his mother and how it added hostility toward his uncle.)

Bob's Hamlet Syndrome causes him to go out and protest gay marriage.

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