What is a delusion ?
Delusion is fixed form false belief which is not keeping with social beliefs.
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| Delusions are irrational thoughts which are not in connection with reality. (Art-Dr Nishikant Vibhute) |
How are delusions formed ?
Delusions are usually formed out of blue, without any realistic reasons.The neurotransmitters which increase in certain disorders lead to formation of delusions.
Since they are formed inside patient's brain, patient fails to understand , that these delusions are not in touch with reality.
In which conditions delusions are seen ?
Usually these are unrealistic thoughts which are automatically generated by brain due to certain neurotransmitter imbalance in different psychological conditions like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Substance (Drugs& Alcohol) abuse, etc.
What are different types of delusions ?
The usual delusions which are commonly seen are :-
Delusions of persecution :-
The person starts feeling that someone is persistently following him, watching him through different cameras or satellite methods, people are talking about him, puttingp against him, laughing at him.
Paranoid Delusions are thoughts which take people away from reality.
Nihilistic Delusions :- I am loosing everything . Soon I will not be left with anything
My body organs are also vanishing .Delusions of infedility
My partner is not loyal with me.
He or she is having some another affair . Despite of proof person does not believe that the partner is loyal.
Delusions of inpersonification
Belief "The person is changed by another person." That means person believes" the real person is hidden by imposters and they are posing themselves as that person. "
How are delusions treated ?
Usually there are medicines which are used by doctors , psychiatrist , which help in reduction of the excess neurotransmitters. This inturn relieves the patient from delusions.
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