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'''Grandiose delusions''' or '''delusions of grandeur''' are principally a subtype of [[delusional disorder]] but could possibly feature as a |
'''Grandiose delusions''' or '''delusions of grandeur''' are principally a subtype of [[delusional disorder]] but could possibly feature as a sympt of [[schizophrenia]] and [[mania|manic]] episodes of [[Current diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder|bipolar disorder]].<ref name="DSM-IV-TR"> [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] Fourth edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) [[American Psychiatric Association]] (2000)</ref> Grandiose delusions are characterized by fantastical beliefs that one is famous, [[omnipotent]], or otherwise very powerful. The delusions are generally fantastic, often with a [[supernatural]], [[science-fiction]]al, or religious bent (for example, belief that one is an [[Incarnation (Christianity)|incarnation]] of [[Jesus Christ]]). |
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Grandiose delusions are distinct from [[grandiosity]], in that the sufferer does not have insight into his loss of touch with reality. |
Grandiose delusions are distinct from [[grandiosity]], in that the sufferer does not have insight into his loss of touch with reality. |
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Grandiose delusions or delusions of grandeur are principally a subtype of delusional disorder but could possibly feature as a sympt of schizophrenia and manic episodes of bipolar disorder.[1] Grandiose delusions are characterized by fantastical beliefs that one is famous, omnipotent, or otherwise very powerful. The delusions are generally fantastic, often with a supernatural, science-fictional, or religious bent (for example, belief that one is an incarnation of Jesus Christ).
Grandiose delusions are distinct from grandiosity, in that the sufferer does not have insight into his loss of touch with reality.
In colloquial usage, one who is said to have 'delusions of grandeur' is considered to be one who overestimates one's own abilities, talents or situation. This is generally due to excessive pride, rather than any actual delusions.
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- ^ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) American Psychiatric Association (2000)
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