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The first is on the phenomenology of paranoia and we suggest that the content of delusions in severe paranoia should often reflect common sources of coalitionary threat (e.g. coordinated groups and cliques, higher status individuals, physical harm, threats to reputation).
- Nichola J Raihani, Vaughan Bell
- 2019
- WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC
- WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS
- HOW THIS STUDY MIGHT AFFECT RESEARCH, PRACTICE OR POLICY
- Part A
⇒ A number of social and cognitive factors have been linked with paranoia but they have not been studied together in a large representative population.
⇒ This is the most comprehensive investigation of paranoia yet conducted. Multiple causes are likely to be involved in paranoia. It also helps explain what may particularly lead to paranoia and what may lead to the related but distinct issue of social anxiety.
⇒ This research identifies key factors that can be used to help formulate a patient’s presentation. Treatment targets for paranoia are identified. of severity of paranoia in the general population.4 Many people have a few paranoid thoughts; a few people have many paranoid thoughts.5 Mistrust of other people brings a wariness to social inter-actions...
I spent time thinking about friends gossiping about me. I often heard people referring to me. I have been upset by friends and colleagues judging me critically. People definitely laughed at me behind my back. I have been thinking a lot about people avoiding me. People have been dropping hints for me. I believed that certain people were not what the...
Feb 1, 2009 · Ms. A, an 85-year-old Caucasian woman, was hospitalized for increased paranoia, visual hallucinations, and agitation. According to her son, Ms. A had had “strange thoughts” for as long as he could remember. For example, for a time, Ms. A would eat only foods that were white.
- Helen H Kyomen, Theodore H Whitfield
- 2009
DEMENTIA. While most people living with LBD experience behavioral or mood changes, the changes vary from person to person, and they may occur at different times as the disease progresses. Some types are more common than others, and some are benign while others are more intrusive and distressing.
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Jul 7, 2017 · Current evidence points to a range of factors associated with hallucinations in older adults including decline in sensory or cognitive functioning, poor sleep, and psychosocial stressors (e.g., social isolation, loneliness, and bereavement), highlighting the need for accurate assessment and tailored interventions.
- Johanna C. Badcock, Johanna C. Badcock, Hedwige Dehon, Frank Larøi, Frank Larøi, Frank Larøi
- 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01134
- 2017
- Front Psychol. 2017; 8: 1134.
The physician can look for physical causes, such as kidney or bladder infections, dehydration, pain or alcohol/drug abuse, all of which can cause hallucinations or delusions. It is also possible that treatments being prescribed for pain are the cause.
Oct 13, 2016 · At autopsy, medical examiners have difficulty in identifying an anatomic cause of death, but frequently cite psychostimulant intoxication as a contributing factor. The characteristic symptoms of ExDS include bizarre and aggressive behavior, shouting, paranoia, panic, violence toward others, unexpected physical strength, and hyperthermia.
