Do I Have Delusional Disorder? ---needs edit---

Did you have one (or more) delusions (fixed beliefs in something impossible or false that don’t change) with a duration of 1 month or longer?

Can you confirm that you have never experienced delusions for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Can you confirm that you have never experienced hallucinations for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Can you confirm that you have never experienced disorganized speech for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Can you confirm that you have never experienced grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior (muscular rigidity and unresponsiveness to the environment) for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Can you confirm that you have never experienced negative symptoms (i.e., diminished emotional expression) for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Is your functioning not markedly impaired, apart from the impact of the delusion(s)?

In case you experienced manic or major depressive episodes, have these been brief relative to the duration of the delusional periods?

Can you confirm that the disturbance is not attributable to the effects of a substance or another medical condition and is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder?

You do not have delusional disorder.

There may be no reason for concern. Someone with delusional disorder shows at least one delusion for one month or longer. The condition cannot be diagnosed if someone meets the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. Behavior is not odd and the functioning is normal, with the exception of the delusion. If you are in doubt about your symptoms, it may be wise to seek medical attention. The doctor will assess your symptoms and if necessary he may refer you to a psychologist or other healthcare professional.

It is recommended to make an appointment with your doctor. Delusional disorder is a rare condition and a difficult one to treat. People with this disorder will not

Seeking medical support is of high importance. Treatment of delusional disorder can include for example psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy or family therapy. The focus of treatment should be on improving quality of life. It is important to avoid direct confrontation of the delusions; it will result in better treatment response. Delusional disorder is a chronic problem, but when treated properly, people can even fully recover from this condition. Seeking help is therefore crucial. If it goes untreated, you may experience depression, or get involved in violent behavior and/or legal problems.