Paranoia or persecutory delusions can make life difficult for people with bipolar disorder who have psychosis. Find out how to handle these bipolar symptoms.

"Now that I am on the other side of it, I see how unhealthy the entire situation became. But when you are in the middle of it, you feel like you are doing what is best for you and your family. Living in fear is no way to live. Letting fear control every decision isn't a way to live sustainably."

I have experienced erotomanic, grandiose, persecutory,and nihilistic delusions.

Dive into the world of persecutory delusions with 'Understanding Persecutory Delusions: A Psychiatrist's Insight.' This insightful article explores the nature, symptoms, and interventions for this challenging condition. From therapeutic approaches to real-life success stories, it navigates the complexities while emphasizing the importance of support systems. Join the psychiatrist-author on a journey towards breaking stigma, empowering individuals, and fostering a society that prioritizes…

Delusions are a type of psychotic symptom that can occur in the context of various psychiatric illnesses. This post explores common themes.

Persecutory delusions are the most common type of delusion in people with Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP). In persecutory delusions, someone has a fal

Delusions are untrue beliefs and may be a symptom of conditions such as delusional disorder and schizophrenia. Learn more about delusional thinking and its signs.

By nature I’m a pretty trusting person. Under normal circumstances I tend to extend trust to others expecting they will reciprocate in kind. If the other person proves to be untrustworthy, then I’ll dial back the level of... Read More

The first generation of cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis, when added to standard care, has demonstrated efficacy in treating patients with delusions and hallucinations. Details in this article.

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