Paraphrenia (Noun)
Meaning
A form of schizophrenia characterized by delusions (of persecution or grandeur or jealousy); symptoms may include anger and anxiety and aloofness and doubts about gender identity; unlike other types of schizophrenia the patients are usually presentable and (if delusions are not acted on) may function in an apparently normal manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's diagnosis of paraphrenia explained her recurring delusions of persecution and subsequent aloofness towards others.
- Despite being able to function normally in her job, her paraphrenia caused her to experience intense anxiety and anger in social situations.
- His paraphrenia led him to question his own gender identity, causing significant distress and confusion.
- The psychiatrist specialized in treating patients with paraphrenia, who often presented with grandiose delusions and a sense of superiority.
- Due to the subtlety of its symptoms, paraphrenia can be challenging to diagnose, especially if the patient appears to be functioning normally.