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A delusion is a false belief that is not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence. It is a pathology, and it is distinct from a belief based on false or incomplete information, confabulation, dogma, illusion, hallucination, or some other misleading effects of perception, as individuals with those beliefs are able to change or readjust their beliefs upon reviewing the evidence. Delusions have been found to occur in the context of many pathological states (both general physical and mental) and are of particular diagnostic importance in psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, paraphrenia, manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and psychotic depression.
If you or someone you know is experiencing delusions, it is important to seek medical attention. A psychiatrist, psychologist, or primary care physician can help diagnose and treat the underlying condition. In less serious cases, self-care steps such as getting support from family and friends, communicating and expressing thoughts and feelings, cultivating and developing social skills, and avoiding drug abuse may be helpful.
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Obsession and delusion are distinct psychological concepts: 1. Obsession: - Obsession refers to persistent and intrusive thoughts, ideas, or images that cause distress or anxiety. - These thoughts are typically unwanted and difficult to control, often leading to repetitive behaviors or mental ritualRead more
Obsession and delusion are distinct psychological concepts:
1. Obsession:
– Obsession refers to persistent and intrusive thoughts, ideas, or images that cause distress or anxiety.
– These thoughts are typically unwanted and difficult to control, often leading to repetitive behaviors or mental rituals to alleviate the distress.
– People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often experience obsessions.
2. Delusion:
– Delusion involves fixed, false beliefs that are resistant to reason or contrary evidence.
– Individuals with delusions firmly hold onto these beliefs even when they are implausible, bizarre, or demonstrably false.
– Delusions are a characteristic symptom of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia.
In summary, the key difference is that obsession pertains to persistent, distressing thoughts, while delusion involves holding onto false and irrational beliefs despite evidence to the contrary.
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