What is delusional disorder?
Delusional disorder is characterized by false beliefs that are considered non-bizarre and as such without symptoms of schizophrenia. Non-bizarre delusions, though false, is at least possible versus those that are completely implausible.
How do members experience delusional disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with delusional disorder*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for delusional disorder*
Who has delusional disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 24 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 51 |