tempttis

Tempttis is a fictional neuropsychiatric condition referenced in speculative fiction, tabletop RPGs, and some narrative media. It is not recognized in real-world medicine. The name combines tempt, to entice, with the -itis suffix commonly used for inflammatory or pathological conditions.

Core feature is recurrent, intrusive temptations that resist efforts, leading to impulsive behaviors that conflict with long-term goals. Individuals may experience rumination, urges, and distress when attempting to abstain, with episodes varying in duration.

In fictional accounts, causes range from genetic predispositions and neurochemical imbalances to magical curses or artifacts. A real-world analogue might be described as dysregulation of reward and executive control circuits, akin to impulse-control disorders or addictions, though tempttis is not an established diagnosis.

Diagnosis in-universe relies on criteria such as: repeated episodes of irresistible temptation causing impairment, failure to resist, and distress; not better explained by another disorder. No standardized criteria exist in real medicine.

Management sketches in fiction include cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, exposure techniques, and fictional pharmacotherapies. Readers should note there is no clinical guideline for tempttis outside of its fictional context.

Tempttis appears across fantasy literature, role-playing games, and narrative media as a plot device to explore self-control, temptation, and personal responsibility.