Question 1

what is megalomania?

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Megalomania: This is a delusional mental disorder,  marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur.  The person may fantasy that s/he has unlimited wealth and prestige.  One place you might see this, is in people who have bipolar i illness and are manic.  It may lead them to spend money wildly, risk their lives heedlessly, treat others poorly, etc in ways they would not usually do.

Question 2

can i have megalomania and realize it?

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It's possible . . . : By definition, megalomania is a delusional disorder -- meaning it consists of fixed false beliefs that don't change on confrontation with reality.  So while you may be dimly aware that you are a simple human without  omnipotence, these beliefs will be tough to dislodge.  You will likely have unlimited, unconscious rationalizations that keep these beliefs intact no matter what.

Question 3

please describe megalomania and its cure?

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Megalomania: This is a delusional mental disorder,  marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur.  The person may fantasy that s/he has unlimited wealth and prestige.  One place you might see this, is in people who have bipolar i illness and are manic.  It may lead them to spend money wildly, risk their lives heedlessly, treat others poorly, etc.   Psychiatric evaluation to find & treat the cause.

Question 4

are there symptoms or signs of megalomania?

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Delusions : This term would most closely correlate to the dsm-iv delusional disorder, in which the individual holds unrealistic beliefs of inflated worth, power, knowledge, identity, or special relationship to a deity or famous person.

Question 5

how can i help someone deal with megalomania?

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Interesting question: Megalomanic people have delusions of grandeur or unlimited wealth.  They're obsessed with doing great things, and generally don't feel they need "help" with anything (after all, in their view, they're unlimited).   If you're asking about someone in particular, you might contact his/her doctor to ask for specific advice.

Question 6

is megalomania a real personality disorder?

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No: Megalomania is not one of the recognized personality disorders or even a diagnosis, per se.  It is a description of someone with "delusions of grandeur and powerfulness" that may be fueled by a variety of factors.  The recent meltdown by charlie sheen is an excellent example.

Question 7

what is symptoms of megalomania ? is it a must that patient has all of these symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

A megalomaniac: Is someone who needs to exert control , dominance or power over others (or who has the delusion that they do). It is not a current DSM5 diagnosis.

Question 8

psychology term given to a person that assumes or thinks they are someone else ex: a celebrity? megalomania?

Accepted Answer

Its one of the: monothematic delusions.   A fairly good list of this one and lots of others can be found on:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delusional_misidentification_syndrome

Question 9

what is the difference between paranoia and megalomania and what is the  link between them ?

Accepted Answer

Paranoia is: a generalized suspicion that other people are talking about us or plotting against us.  Megalomania is a craving for power over others or entire groups of people.  The two conditions overlap.  Hitler is an example of both.  Always check out suspicions first and avoid assumptions when questioning the motives of others.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

what is the most commonly used drug in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: but I bet analgesics are way up there.

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