Non-bizarre delusions
including feelings of being followed, poisoned, infected, deceived
or conspired against, or loved at a distance. Non-bizarre referred
to real life situations which could be true, but are not or are
greatly exaggerated. Bizarre delusions, which would rule out this
disorder, are those such as believing that your stomach is missing
or that aliens are seeking you out to be their leader.
Delusional
Disorder - Delusional disorder is characterized by nonbizarre
delusions (false beliefs) that persist for at least 1 mo, without
other symptoms of schizophrenia. 3/5
Delusional
Disorder - Delusional disorder is classified as a psychotic disorder,
a disorder where a person has trouble recognizing reality. Delusional
disorder generally first affects people in middle or late adult life.
Delusions tend to be nonbizarre and involve situations that could
conceivably occur in real life, such as being followed, poisoned,
infected, loved at a distance, or deceived by a spouse or lover. 3/5
Delusional
Disorder - Refers to a condition associated with one or more nonbizarre
delusions of thinking—such as expressing beliefs that occur
in real life such as being poisoned, being stalked, being loved or
deceived, or having an illness, provided no other symptoms of schizophrenia
are exhibited. 3/5
How
to Identify Delusional Disorder - Delusional disorder is a psychotic
mental illness that affects 0.03 percent of the population and occurs
in middle to late adult life. The main feature of the disorder is
the presence of non-bizarre beliefs that aren't true but could occur
in real life. A person with delusional disorder might believe that
someone is following her, plotting against her or trying to poison
her. It was previously called paranoid disorder. 3/5
Types
of Disorders: Delusional Disorder - Perspectives Medical Behavioral
Cognitive Types of Disorders Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Personality
Disorders Schizophrenia Delusional Disorder Sexual Disorders Somatoform
Dissociative Disorders. 3/5
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