Sentence examples for delusions along from inspiring English sources

Patients who suffer from delusions along with symptoms of some other medical condition are particularly vulnerable to being tricked.

For instance, a person with Capgras can develop paranoid thoughts related to the content of the delusion, along the lines that the impostor has evil intentions and will cause harm when the occasion presents itself.

Does that mean we're going to find out that all sorts of things were delusions all along and other outrageous twists?

The compromises Stella makes, the delusions she goes along with leave her rattled at the end.

Schizophrenia and other disorders defined by psychosis are still reduced to "voices and delusions," and pictured along with the archetypal padded cell.

Unfortunately, 4 days later, she began to suffer from depressive mood and delusions of reference along with palpitations and nausea.

Without this small delusion, we're just floating along like other hapless animals, wishing and hoping that maybe something good will drift our way.

Partly under the influence of a Bradford University-based psychologist, Tom Kitwood, Beatitudes' carers have a policy of not contradicting - and even playing along with - the delusions of the residents, avoiding confrontations, de-escalating conflicts, and "redirecting" the attention of those in distress, using distractions and pleasurable activities.

To their amazement, they find themselves greeted as gods and decide to play along with their hosts' delusion.

Although it once was standard practice in nursing homes to "re-orient" residents who became confused about the identities of staff members, Alonzo said that it is more comforting to residents if staff members play along with their delusions.

The patient's delirium persisted, along with persecutory delusions, fear of eating, and with agitation, kicking, and shouting.