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What are examples of delusions. what things would voices in you head say if you have schizophrenia?

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Common delusions, AH: Delusions often fall into general themes: paranoid (being followed), grandiose (being the savior), infidelity (spouse is having affair), influence (aliens or the cia control your brain). Classic schizophrenic voices (auditory halluc.) are 3rd-person commentary on one's actions, usually in a negative tone. Kind of a critical play-by-play. But they can also be commands to hurt oneself or others.

Answered 4/23/2016

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Two different things: Delusions are fixed false beliefs. Examples include that some movie star is in love with you, that you are some famous dead guy, that you are smarter, better looking, etc than you really are. The voices in schizophrenia can be saying almost anything to you, although it is often bad things. If you are experiencing either, see your doc right away.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Psychiatrist can trt: Schizophrenia is a problem with processing and interpreting information. For example, one may see a pigeon and think that the pigeon has been sent there by someone trying to give you a message that someone is watching you. One might see a tv show about detectives and think that means there are people following him. Voices might be interpreted as asking one to do something. Trtmnt is available.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

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Delusions: Are beliefs held despite evidence to the contrary. Common delusions involve beliefs that people are conspiring against you. Voices can carry on conversations, comment on your behavior and become very critical and threatening.

Answered 5/7/2016

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