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From calling yourself "delulu" to saying you're in a "delusionship," the word delusional has become a prominent part of cultural slang. But I'm not sure it should be. With these terms being so ...

The term “delusion” refers to a strong, consuming belief in something that is untrue. Religious delusions involve beliefs concerning religious ideologies or figures. Religious delusions differ from ...

Terms such as delusions or conspiracy theories express a disapproving attitude. Suppose I am convinced that a celebrity I have never met is in love with me. My belief may be considered delusional. To ...

Delusions are a symptom of psychosis. They involve strong beliefs in something that is not true. Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder, often involve ...

When it comes to schizophrenia, delusions are part of a broader symptom called psychosis, a state of mind where someone becomes detached from reality. “It has to be distinct from commonly held beliefs ...

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Delusions of grandeur are a symptom of mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. People with this ...