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Understanding Delusional Disorder, a Rare Mental IllnessDelusional disorder is a rare mental illness defined in this article. Also discussed are its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
A Complete Analysis of William Friedkin's "Bug" (2006)While many interpretations exist regarding the film's content, everyone who's seen it can agree that this film is almost entirely psychological, although it was marketed otherwise (for better or worse.)
Finding Inspiration in Charlie Sheen's DelusionsRecently Charlie Sheen has made many questionable remarks. In an attempt to turn Charlie Sheen's questionable comments to a positive, here's a look at inspiration which can be drawn from the actor's delusions.- Laurie Anderson's 'Delusions'Laurie Anderson opens BAM with a play consisting of plays all about dreams.
- What is Capgras Delusion?Individuals with Capgras delusion may be convinced that friends and family have been replaced by imposters. Some people with Capgras delusion don't even recognize their own reflection when looking in a mirror.
- What is Cotard's Syndrome (Walking Corpse Syndrome)?Cotard's syndrome (also known as Cotard's delusion and walking corpse syndrome) is a rare type of neurological disease and/or psychosis which is characterized by delusions of nihility. In other words, a person who has walking corpse syndrome...
- Do You Have These Common Delusions?Common Delusions Americans Suffer From
- United States of America V. John W. Hinckley JrAn examination of the trial of John Hinckley Jr., and arguments that might have been advanced for his conviction.
Review of "The God Delusion;" By Richard DawkinsDawkins' controversial bestseller contains a hopeful message.
Types of DelusionsDelusions can be caused because of medical, neurological or mental disorders. They are many categorized delusions.
Jeremy Mitchell Band-Delusions of Grandeur ReviewJeremy Mitchell Is One To Watch
Behavioral Pitfalls that Can Affect Mental HealthA psychological look at codependency, greediness, backstabbing (betrayal), delusions, and insulting as a path of mental illness, if not detected and treated from self-examination or therapy.- Self Delusions Are Abominable Before God!Self delusion is the gift for wicked and hypocrites who have hardened their hearts, they don't live by faith nor do they have a spirit of Jesus Christ.
- Your Only Friend, Self DelusionA poem I wrote in high school, overly depressive, but perhaps not without some merit.
- Looking at the World RealisticallyMany things obscure reality - our expectations, our moods and feelings, emotional baggage - and it is up to us to shatter these delusions if we want to see the world as it really is.
- Delusions of Grandeur Rampant in Big BusinessDelusions of grandeur in big businesses are rampant even in these times when the economy is in the proverbial toilet. Delusions of grandeur are when one experiences feelings that they are so much better than others are.
Truman Syndrome: A Reality Show of OneSome believe that they are reality television stars, part of a continually playing media event, or are trapped in a performance where they are the center of electronic attention, constantly under surveillance. The disorder is called "Truman Syndrome"...- Patterns of Delusions in Male and Female Psychotic PatientsThe aim of this article is to ascertain the different delusional patterns among male and female psychotic patients admitted in the psychiatry ward of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical centre (JPMC) during 2003.
- The Truman Show Delusion: When Reality TV Literally Drives You NutsAccording to two psychologists, there is a new mental health disorder called the "Truman Show Delusion". Like the movie for which it is named, sufferers of the Truman Show Delusion believe their every move is secretly being recorded and broadcast worldwide.
- A Separate Peace: What the Author is Trying to ProveWhat the author is trying to prove
- The God DelusionReview of Richard Dawkins' latest book.
The Grans DelusionMost Americans - at least those that vote - seem incapable of understanding that the Democrats and Republicans are two teams in the same league, serving the same cabal running the corporatist plutocracy.- Shared Psychotic Disorder: Falling Prey to the Delusions of OthersOffering an overview of the mental health disorder known as Shared psychotic disorder; the sharing of delusions among couples.
- Psychological Signs and SymptomsSymptoms are the patient's complaints. They are highly subjective and amenable to suggestion and to alterations in the patient's mood and other mental processes. Symptoms are no more than mere indications. Signs, on the other hand, are objective and measurable.
- Christianity and Mental IllnessAmerica is the most religious country of those studied in the developed world. America also has the biggest problems in terms of things like homicide, juvenile and early adult mortality, STD infection rates, teen pregnancy, and abortion.
- In Defense of Religious Faith: The Dawkins Delusion, by Alister and Joanna McGrathAn eminent theologians' reply to Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion.
- Diagnosing Shared Psychotic DisorderOne of the rarest psychotic disorders is Shared Psychotic Disorder or folie a deux ("the folly of two"). This is a delusional disorder that is shared by two people that have close emotional ties.
The Agnostic DelusionExamining agnosticism as a means of improving relations with people and getting more out of life.- Why Science is More like Religious BeliefScience should be about testing theories. However, what is considered scientific is what is accepted by scientists. This is like a religion with scientists as the high priests who dictate what is and is not acceptable.
Beyond the Messianic DelusionBeyond The Messianic Delusion - Beyond Creed by Stephen C. Rose. This is, I believe, the evolution intended by Bonhoeffer in his notes from prison when he spoke of a world come of age and religionless Christianity.- HopingTimes in life for people who seem hopeless but are getting the most out of life regardless of the outcome and pain.
- Celestial FiendsA Shakespearean sonnet about the stars that differs from most others.
- Movie Review :: Roadie (2012) (R)Although at times a little too conventional, Roadie presents us with a sad, observant portrait of a man desperately clinging to his own delusions and broken dreams.
- Time Upside DownWe might wish time to back up, but it never will. Right-side up or not, it flows ever forwards.
- Inside Looking OutA poem about Love.
- Well Deserved Suspension Likely on the Way for Lions SuhNdaukong Suh's latest antics got him ejected on Thanksgiving and will likely raise the ire of Roger Goodell as well. But will Suh ever learn his lesson?
- Anti-Semitism, Socialism and Delusion Within the Occupy MovementCOMMENTARY | Does my sub-title give it away too soon? Will those who come to this page even bother to read further? Or, will they respond in the comments to the title alone? I ask this because, from what I've seen so far, these protesters seem to only...
- RebirthA poem or song about life and all of its battles or fights.
- Cotard Syndrome: A Unique Form of DepressionOriginally thought to have been a unique form of depression, Cotard's disease is a mental disorder where the person feeling it fully believes they're dead. This comes with a whole host of supporting delusions.
