‘Delusions’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2

The following questions are related to ‘Delusions’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.

Paranoid Schizophrenia is Ruining Our Relationship

Last updated 3rd September 2009

Q: About 2 years ago my boyfriend and I started having a lot of problems. Many of my boyfriend’s actions and accusations were simply not “normal.” I couldn’t even look in the direction of another man without him accusing me of flirting. This even happened with females. And, if I even so much as stuttered [...]

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Delusional Parasitosis — Or Some Other Serious Disorder?

Last updated 11th August 2009

Q: I have a sister who just recently moved into my house because she is broke. My family and I had not seen her in 3 years until she sent us an email saying that she wanted a “private” life and to be left alone. I believe she is suffering from some sort of delusional [...]

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Is This the Right Schizophrenia Diagnosis?

Last updated 21st July 2009

Q: My wife was recently diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Undifferentiated Type. She is 27 years old. She was put on Haldol, Cogentin (for extrapyramidal symptoms) and Ativan (as needed).
I am concerned that she may have been diagnosed incorrectly. She is clearly paranoid much of the time. For example, she refuses to touch the stove or microwave [...]

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I Think My Wife is Paranoid and Delusional

Last updated 7th July 2009

Q: I think my wife is delusional and paranoid. She believes she is being followed by a woman (who she says is my girlfriend) as well as this woman’s friends and family. None of this is true. She also believes that these people call her a shoplifter and other derogatory things. My wife even claims [...]

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Will My Schizoaffective Boyfriend Ever Get Well?

Last updated 18th May 2009

Q: I am living with a man who has been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder. I have known for awhile that he was being treated for depression but only recently learned that his actual full diagnosis is Schizoaffective Disorder. I had plans to marry this man. Should I rethink this issue? I’ve been reading about his [...]

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