Schizophrenia-Positive Symptoms: Alterations in Thinking (Delusions/Concrete Thinking)

Erotomania

The false belief that another person, usually a stranger, high-class, or famous, is in love with him or her

Grandeur/grandiose

The false belief that one is a very powerful and important person, having special abilities, possessing great wealth or beauty

Jealousy

The false belief that one's mate is unfaithful; may have so-called proof

Somatic

The false belief that the body is changing in an unusual way (rotting inside, heart is no longer beating)

Delusion of being controlled

belief that one's body or mind is controlled by an outside agency

Thought broadcasting

belief that one's thoughts can be heard by others "My brain is connected to the world mind. I can control all heads of state through my thoughts"

Thought insertion

belief that thoughts of others are being inserted into one's mind "They make me think bad thoughts"

Thought withdrawal

believes that her thoughts have been removed from her mind by an outside agency "The devil takes my thoughts away and leaves me empty"

Bizarre

clearly implausible and in comprehensive false beliefs that do not derive from ordinary experiences (aliens taking over her brain)

Nihilistic

exaggerated belief in the futility of everything; may deny his own existence, and believe he or she is literally dead

Delusions

false fixed beliefs that cannot be corrected by reasoning

Most common delusions

grandeur/persecution

Ideas of reference

misconstruing trivial events and remarks and giving them personal significance

Concrete thinking

overemphasis on specific details and impairment in the ability to use abstract concepts "What brought you to the hospital today?" "A car"

Persecution

the false belief that one is being singled out for harm by others (people in power such as FBI conspiring against them)