Question 1

how could i know if i suffer erotomania?

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Erotomania: Erotomania is the delusional belief that another person is in love with you. Sometimes the other person is famous or of higher social status; sometimes not.  If you believe someone you've never even met is in love with you, this would be a very big clue.  For any concerns along these lines, you could consult a psychiatrist or other mental health professional for an evaluation.

Question 2

does erotomania symptoms includes creating realistic stories that didnt happen and ask you not to reveal anything they tell you to their "lover"?

Accepted Answer

Way too detailed!: The DSM 5 doesn't even incl that condition as a Dx but if it did they'd not be so specific in a symptom. Psych is not that defined. Even more impt is that you not try to diagnose yourself, family, friends or lovers. It's not helpful and can be disastrous.  To not accept that behavior is fine! To declare that you don't want to play a role is fine. But avoid playing Dr. Best wishes!

Question 3

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 4

can delusions be of inferiority?

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Yes: Actually more common than grandiose delusions. Part of depression syndrome when patients feel worthless. Body dysmorphic disorder can also have this symptom.

Question 5

what can be done for  delusions?

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Can be hard to treat: Anti-psychotic medication (neuroleptics) can decrease delusional thinking over time, although delusions are often more treatment-resistant than other signs of psychosis such as hallucinations.  Some clinicians believe certain types of psychotherapy can also decrease delusions, but this is controversial and not accepted by most mental health professionals.  Delusions sometimes fade over time, too.

Question 6

can pneumonia make you delusional?

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It's possible: Severe infections, especially in the elderly or in those with underlying neurological disorders or mental health disorders, can result in episodes of "delirium".  This is a condition in which patients may have confusion and even visual hallucinations.  It can be severe in some instances, but usually resolves when the underlying disease is treated.

Question 7

what diseases could cause delusions?

Accepted Answer

Many: In addition to  delusional disorder snd schizophrenia, possibilities  include neurodegenerative disorders or  other disorders of the central nervous system (such as seizures or tumors), vascular diseases, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, endocrine disorders, vitamin deficiencies, medication effects, substance use and some toxins.

Question 8

what can i do to cope with delusions?

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Delusions: Coping with delusions can be difficult, because the person exhibiting them most oftendoes not consider them a problem.  After all, they are fixed false beliefs that do not change despite conflicting evidence to the contrary.  If you're willing to get treatment, your doctor may recommend certain medications and supportive talk therapy to help you.

Question 9

can you give me examples of delusions?

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Delusion : Types can include jealous, grandeur, erotomanic, somatic, paranoid/persecution, religious, referential, control, nihilistic, .

Question 10

what constitutes a delusional disorder?

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Delusional d/o: Is a condition characterized by nonbizarre delusions (false belief strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence) involving situations that occur in real life (being followed, poisoned, infected, loved at a distance, or deceived by spouse or lover, or having a disease) of at least 1 month’s duration. The individual can not have schizophrenia or other psychiatric condition causing  the delusion.

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