Brad Katatimny

Delirium (from the Latin delirium - intoxication) is a disorder of consciousness in which a distorted perception of the surrounding reality is formed, accompanied by inappropriate emotions and actions. Delirium can be caused by various reasons, such as mental illness, infectious and somatic disorders.

One form of delirium is catathymic delirium. Translated from Greek, katathymia means “belief or addiction.” Catathymic delusions can occur against the background of painful mental disorders such as depression or schizophrenia. The main reason for the development of delirium is the patient’s experiences and memories. Often patients with catathymic delusions believe that they are victims of persecution and seek to avoid real