my psychiatrist says i have persistant delusional disorder?

Question

what is she on about and why has she labelled me with that tag

Answer 1

Delusional disorder is classified as a psychotic disorder, a disorder where a person has trouble recognizing reality. A delusion is a false belief that is based on an incorrect interpretation of reality. Delusions, like all psychotic symptoms, can occur as part of many different psychiatric disorders. But the term delusional disorder is used when delusions are the most prominent symptom.

Answer 2

There are several types of delusions. Themes of persecution are common. Other types are erotic, grandiose, jealous, or somatic (that is, delusions about the body). People with delusional disorder usually do not have hallucinations or a major problem with mood. Unlike people with schizophrenia, they tend not to exhibit odd emotions.

When hallucinations do occur, they are part of the delusional belief. For example, someone who has the delusion that internal organs are rotting may hallucinate smells or sensations related to that delusion

Delusional disorder is classified as a psychotic disorder, a disorder where the person has trouble recognizing reality. A delusion is a false belief that is based on an incorrect interpretation of reality. Delusions, like all psychotic symptoms, can occur as part of many different psychiatric disorders. But the term delusional disorder is used when delusions are the most prominent symptom.

The main symptom is a persistent delusion or delusions (a fixed belief) of something that is not happening but is plausible in real life. Types include:

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Erotomanic Delusion of a special, loving relationship with another person, usually someone famous or of higher standing
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Grandiose Delusion that the person has special power or ability, or a special relationship with a powerful person or figure, such as the president, a celebrity or the Pope
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Jealous Delusion that a sexual partner is being unfaithful
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Persecutory Delusion that the person is being threatened or maltreated
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Somatic Delusion of having a physical illness or defect

Answer 3

I tend to approach diagnoses in a rather information-gatherer mode. Maybe it would help if you researched it and knew more about it.

Here is a good link about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delusional_disorder

Good luck!

Answer 4

I'm not really sure but did you possibly tell her that you were a G.W. Bush supporter? if so it would definitely fit.

Answer 5

well, it depends on what you are telling HER...we don't know that, so it is hard to give an honest opinion, to be perfectly frank.

Answer 6

do you tell lots of porky pies?