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Are you experiencing fixed or false beliefs that others don't understand?

Yes, many people with schizophrenia experience delusions, which are strong false beliefs that feel completely real even when there's clear evidence they aren't true. About 80 percent of people with schizophrenia experience delusions at some point.

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Are you experiencing fixed or false beliefs that others don't understand?

Yes, many people with schizophrenia experience delusions, which are strong false beliefs that feel completely real even when there's clear evidence they aren't true. About 80 percent of people with schizophrenia experience delusions at some point.

When you're experiencing a delusion, you believe it completely, even though others can see it isn't based in reality. This can make communication really difficult and frustrating, especially when people dismiss what you're saying or tell you to stop talking about it.

Common types of delusions include:

- Believing you're being followed, watched, or persecuted (paranoid delusions)
- Thinking there are hidden messages in everyday things
- Feeling that someone is controlling your thoughts
- Believing you're very important or famous
- Thinking something significant is about to happen

People experiencing delusions often feel confused and frightened, which can make it hard to trust others. The disconnect between what feels true to you and what others see can be isolating.

It's important to talk with your mental health provider about these experiences. Sometimes delusions signal that treatment needs adjustment, or that current medications aren't managing symptoms as well as they could. With proper support and treatment adjustments, many people find relief from distressing delusions.

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