A member asked:

What is wrong with a person who imagines things, thinks people on tv are communicating with him, accuses people of things that never happened?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Hallucinations: Many causes of hallucinations & delusions that need to be addressed by psychiatrist before they cause harm to themselves or others.

Answered 2/23/2020

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paranoid delusions: Your description matches someone who is at least experiencing paranoid delusions, and perhaps has a thought disorder. Multiple conditions could be causing this, and the person needs help from a doctor. Evaluation with primary care physician can be the first step, but most likely consultation with a psychiatrist will also be needed.

Answered 2/23/2020

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