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Delusional Disorder
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
A person with a delusional disorder has beliefs or perceptions that he or she thinks are true, but which are illogical or wrong. These beliefs or perceptions often last for at least a month.
There are six types of delusions:
What is going on in the body?
This is a psychological disorder. Some psychological disorders are triggered by chemical imbalances in the brain.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
This disorder usually begins when a person is between the ages of 40 and 55 but may occur at a younger age. It affects less than 1% of the population. It occurs equally in men and women.
This disorder may be caused by: