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Research Notes on Delusions

Delusions are irrational thoughts or feelings that are not based on reality.1 They are a form of psychosis and sometimes occur with other mental disorders.1 Delusions can fall into the categories of paranoia, grandiose, or somatic.2 People with this condition can become obsessed with the notion that they are being followed, someone is out to get them or believe that they are romantically involved with someone they've never met.3

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  • Previously was called paranoid disorder.4
  • Most common in middle age.4
  • Occurs in more women than men.4

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging: Psychoses (Delusions and Hallucinations
  2. American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Delusion
  3. Cleveland Clinic: Delusional Disorder
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 WebMD: Mental Health: Delusional Disorder

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