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- DictionaryDe·lu·sion/dəˈlo͞oZH(ə)n/
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"
delusion, illusion, hallucination, mirage mean something that is believed to be true or real but that is actually false or unreal. delusion implies an inability to distinguish between what is real and what only seems to be real, often as the result of a disordered state of mind.
Oct 27, 2023 · Summary. Delusions are a symptom of psychosis. They involve strong beliefs in something that is not true. Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder, often...
Jan 3, 2024 · 9 min read. What Is Delusional Disorder? Delusional disorder, previously called paranoid disorder, is a type of serious mental illness called a psychotic disorder. People who have it can’t tell...
Aug 9, 2021 · A delusion is an unwavering belief in something despite evidence that the belief is false. An example of a delusion would be a belief that you’re in a romantic...
Mar 3, 2021 · What it is. Symptoms. Causes. Treatment and prevention. Similar conditions. Contacting a doctor. Summary. A delusion is a belief based on an inaccurate interpretation of reality, despite clear...
Dec 4, 2023 · Delusions are a false belief about something that is not true or not real. However, people with delusions believe they are true even when presented with evidence to the contrary. Delusions are often a sign of an underlying mental health disorder, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, or delusional disorder.
Delusional disorder is characterized by firmly held false beliefs (delusions) that persist for at least 1 month, without other symptoms of psychosis.
