A delusional person believes things that couldn't possibly be true. If you're convinced that the microwave is attempting to control your thoughts, you are, sadly, delusional. Delusional comes from a Latin word meaning "deceiving." So delusional thinking is kind of like deceiving yourself by believing outrageous things.
What to do if someone calls you delusional?
Ways to cope with someone who has delusions
- Pay attention to the emotions of the person.
- Discuss the way you see the delusion.
- Express that you are concerned about the person.
- Offer to pursue therapy together but be strategic.
- Ask the person why they believe as they do and be open-minded.
Does delusional mean crazy?
Delusions are a specific symptom of psychosis. Delusions can be bizarre or non-bizarre in content; non-bizarre delusions are fixed false beliefs that involve situations that could occur in real life, such as being harmed or poisoned.
