Psychodelusional May 2026
The content of the belief is often bizarre or patently untrue.
The false belief that another person, often a celebrity, is in love with you. Psychodelusional
Believing something is physically wrong with your body, such as being infested with parasites when no medical evidence exists. Why the Mind Detaches The content of the belief is often bizarre
An overinflated sense of power, talent, or identity—such as believing you are a secret world leader or a religious prophet. often a celebrity
Psychiatrists, starting with Karl Jaspers in 1913, defined these delusions by four main criteria:
The belief cannot be explained by the person's cultural background or ordinary life experiences. The Different "Flavors" of Delusion
The belief is held with total conviction.