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   delusion

   /dɪˈl(j)uːʒn/

   noun

   • 1. a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions: "he began to experience hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and agitation along with dizziness and nausea" Similar misapprehensionmistaken impressionfalse impressionmistaken beliefmisconceptionmisunderstandingmistakeerrormisinterpretationmisconstructionmisbelieffallacyillusionfigment of the imaginationfantasychimerafool's paradiseself-deception
   • ▪ the action of deluding or the state of being deluded: "the banality and delusion of this lifestyle is illustrated with great wit" Similar deceptionmisleadingdeludingfoolingtrickingtrickeryduping

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘act of deluding or of being deluded’): from late Latin delusio(n-), from the verb deludere (see delude).

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   Are delusions a real thing?

   • Delusions can be clinically labeled as bizarre, meaning they are highly implausible (e.g., believing that one has been abducted by aliens) or non-bizarre, which means they could conceivably happen in real life (e.g., being followed or having an affair). Below are several of the types of delusions people may experience:

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   What are delusions & hallucinations?

   • What are delusions and hallucinations A delusion is "a false belief based on incorrect inference about external reality that is firmly sustained despite what almost everyone else believes and despite what constitutes incontrovertible and obvious proof or evidence to the contrary".

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   What are delusions in schizophrenia?

   • What are delusions? Delusions are the defining symptom of delusional disorder and are often present in individuals with schizophrenia. A delusion is a firmly held false belief that contradicts reality. For example, a person with a delusion may believe that someone is trying to harm them despite evidence to the contrary.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · A delusion is a firmly held false belief that contradicts reality. For example, a person with a delusion may believe that someone is trying to harm them despite evidence to the contrary.

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Formerly known as paranoid disorder, delusional disorder may be characterized as a persistent false belief, which is called a delusion—a symptom of psychosis. Learn the difference between delusional psychosis and delusional disorder as a diagnosis.

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   4 days ago · A delusion is a firmly held belief that is not based in reality. Despite evidence to the contrary, a person with delusions will maintain their belief with great conviction. Delusions are a hallmark of several psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and delusional disorder.

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   4 days ago · What are delusions and hallucinations. A delusion is "a false belief based on incorrect inference about external reality that is firmly sustained despite what almost everyone else believes and despite what constitutes incontrovertible and obvious proof or evidence to the contrary".

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   3 days ago · Individuals with schizophrenia experiencing delusions of grandeur may falsely believe they have special abilities, power, wealth, or inflated importance. They may hold these beliefs despite evidence proving otherwise. Grandiose delusions are a relatively common, treatable schizophrenia symptom.

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   5 days ago · Delusions are false beliefs that do not change and significantly affect a person’s ability to function. Delusional schizophrenic beliefs often occur even when there is no evidence of them or when there is evidence to the contrary. 2 These beliefs are not cultural or religious in nature. Examples of common types of delusions include: 3.

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   3 days ago · schizophrenia, any of a group of severe mental disorders that have in common symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, blunted emotions, disordered thinking, and a withdrawal from reality. Persons affected by schizophrenia display a wide array of symptoms.