Delusions: meaning, definitions and examples
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delusions
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mental health
Delusions are false beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary. They are often a symptom of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Synonyms
false beliefs, illusions, misconceptions
Examples of usage
- He was convinced that he was a famous celebrity, despite having no evidence to support this belief.
- She believed that the government was spying on her through her toaster, a classic example of delusion.
- The patient's delusions of grandeur made it difficult for him to maintain relationships.
- Delusions can be dangerous if they lead individuals to act erratically or harm themselves or others.
- Treatment for delusions often involves a combination of therapy and medication.
Translations
Translations of the word "delusions" in other languages:
๐ต๐น delรญrios
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Wahnvorstellungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ delusi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ urojenia
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฆๆณ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlires
๐ช๐ธ delirios
๐น๐ท sanrฤฑlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bludy
๐ธ๐ฐ bludy
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๆณ
๐ธ๐ฎ blodnje
๐ฎ๐ธ ranghugmyndir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะดััะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษyallar
๐ฒ๐ฝ delirios
Word origin
The word 'delusion' comes from the Latin word 'delusio', which means 'deceiving'. The concept of delusions has been documented throughout history, with references in ancient Greek and Roman texts. In the field of psychology, delusions have been studied extensively as a symptom of various mental health disorders.