Question 1

how do know if im delusional?

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Reality testing: Delusions are false beliefs that remain unchanged even though they contradict reality.

Question 2

what is delusional parasitosis?

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Intense suffering: Delusional parasitosis is a psychiatric condition where a person believes s/he is infested or parasitized by bugs, worms, or other creatures.  Most patients describe the infestation as being on or just under the skin, in or around body openings, or internal (particularly in the stomach or intestines).  It can lead to severe scratching or mutilation, or using poisons to cleanse themselves.

Question 3

how is delusional parasitosis treated?

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With patience & care: Delusional parasitosis is a difficult illness to treat.  It can be very chronic, and there can be secondary infection from scratching and self-gauging.  These need treatment by physicians too.  For the anxiety, ssri's & low-dose antipsychotics are sometimes used -- also psychotherapy if the person will agree to it.  The less anxiety, the less skin focus and picking, often.

Question 4

how long does a delusional state last?

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Depends: 20 minutes to 15 years.  There are many causes-- so many variations.  When treated, the duration decreases.

Question 5

could all children have weird/delusional thoughts?

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Yes : Take your child to your psychiatrist/ for possible medication evaluation.  Ask a psychologist to evaluate the situation first. They will have an idea as to what to do next.

Question 6

is delusional disorders cause any serious problems like death?

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: Delusional disorder does not have to cause harm but someone with delusional disorder may act upon a delusion.  Delusional disorder, previously called paranoid disorder, is a type of serious mental illness called a psychosis in which a person cannot tell what is real from what is imagined. The main feature of this disorder is the presence of delusions, which are unshakable beliefs in something

Question 7

how  do you know if you have delusional feeling about someone  ?

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A delusion is ....: ..... A false unshakeable belief that is usually not shared by others. Can you explain what you base your feelings on to your friends and relatives who may know this person? The discussion about the nature of your "feeling" about this person with a mental health professional can help you address this delicate question.

Question 8

anyone else suffer from delusional parasitosis out there?  is it really rare?

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It is rare: It is rare. I am no sure abut exact prevalence, but i saw only a couple of cases during all my career as a psychiatrist. It happens more ofter in people with Cocaine dependence.

Question 9

i feel like my thinking is back to being grandiose delusional again. am taking medicine but it's not working?

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Contact your psychiatrist: Or since it's the weekend if you need to go to the emergency room for further guidance. They will either raise your medication or recommend an additional medication or a different medication. At any rate that needs to be done by a mental health professional. The er may be able to contact your doctor at home on the weekend even if you are unable. Best wishes and i hope that your symptoms come under control soon.

Question 10

i had a couple months where i was highly delusional and now i am no longer like that. what could it be? i believed things not realistic.

Accepted Answer

Delusional: Glad to hear things have improved.  Please see a mental health professional for an evaluation to identify what happened and to prevent it in the future.   Please see your doctor first to rule out medical conditions like thyroid or other imbalances. Peace and good health.

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