Delirium of Invention

Delirium of Invention: When the Mind Stops Working

Delusion of Invention, also known as Delusion of Discovery or Inventory Paranoia, is a condition in which a person has an obsession with finding a new invention or discovery without any basis or real possibility.

This condition can occur in people who have a tendency to fantasize or who have certain mental disorders such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Those suffering from Delusion of Invention are often convinced that they have incredible abilities and can create anything from perpetuum mobiles to devices that allow them to fly without wings. However, they cannot provide any evidence that their ideas have a basis in reality or that they are capable of implementing them.

Delirium of Invention is one of the symptoms of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by periods of euphoria and depression. During the period of euphoria, patients may experience excessive enthusiasm and confidence in their abilities, which often leads to unwise spending of money on unnecessary inventions or projects.

It should be noted that many great inventors and scientists also experienced similar fantasies and obsessions, but in their case they were based on real science or on the experience gained through years of research.

However, Delirium of Invention can cause serious problems if it leads to poor decisions or rash actions that can cause harm to both the person and others.

Treatment for Delusional Inventiveness relies on psychotherapy and appropriate medications to address the symptoms of mental disorders that may cause obsessions.

In conclusion, Delirium of Invention is a serious mental disorder that requires attention and professional treatment. Although some inventive ideas may be quite realistic and useful, in most cases they have no scientific or technical basis and can lead to negative consequences.

Delirium of invention or delirium of discovery is a form of delirium characterized by a constant desire to create new discoveries and inventions. The main criterion for determining the presence of this form of psychosis is a constant state of dissimilation (mismatch), which is an indispensable condition for delirium. Dissimilation appears as a consequence of a person’s involuntary, sometimes unconscious desire to form in his consciousness either new non-existent phenomena or those that previously did not exist in his reality. Relatively rare, incidence is 2-4 per 1,000