Question 1

can you tell me what is grandiose vs delusions of grandeur in mental health terms.?

Accepted Answer

I don't think.there: Is much difference. Delusions of grandieur is a term used by professionals to describe unrealistic imaginary abilities someone thinks they have; i.e., "i'm superman and i can fly.".

Question 2

what is the difference between delusion, illusion, and hallucination?

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Stimulus: Hallucination is a false perception while an illusion is a misperceptions of a real stimulus--hearing voices with no stimulus is a hallucination misinterpreting the sound of the radiator as voices is an illusion.

Question 3

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 4

what can be done for  delusions?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what diseases could cause delusions?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

wondering what kind of delusions make me weird?

Accepted Answer

Speak to someone you: Can trust or a doctor.  Although some delusions are seemly more bizarre than the others, a doctor's goal is to understand your experience within those delusions, rather than judging whether they make you "weird" or not.  Good luck!

Question 9

can you tell me how to tell if i have delusions?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Delusions are fixed beliefs that are internally consistent but not really happening.  To know if you are delusional, you should check your thoughts out with so done you trust.

Question 10

what is the difference between illusion and delusion?

Accepted Answer

Perception or belief: An illusion is a primarily perceptual disturbance where something looks like something else.  A delusion is a fixed false belief that is not a function of misinterpretation but rather a form of preformed and self referential belief that is deeply entrenched and not connected directly to directly observable data in the outside world.

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