Hallucinatory-Paranoid Syndrome

Hallucinatory paranoid syndrome is one of the most common mental disorders in the world, which is characterized by increased vigilance, suspicion, anxiety, a feeling of the presence of something foreign or threatening, as well as the presence of false sensations and ideas.

People with the syndrome may experience various types of hallucinations, such as sounds, smells, images of light, or may sense the presence of someone or something nearby in their homes or on the streets, in public places, which increases feelings of anxiety and restlessness. Often people with this disorder also blame others around them for intentionally

A hallucination is an image that is perceived by a person, despite the fact that it does not exist in real life. Taking into account the fact that the source of hallucination is unknown, a delusional understanding of hallucinatory images is revealed. Thinking disorders are also detected, which are either completely distorted or change in degree. Characterized by the presence of detachment from

**Hallucinatory-paranoid syndrome** is an alarming mental state in which frightening mental images, sounds, sensations arise and hallucinations are observed. This disease belongs to anxiety-depressive psychosis and is characterized by confusion, irrational thoughts and hallucinations. In this case, the various sensory systems of the body are overloaded, which leads to the effect of hallucinations.

The syndrome begins suddenly and can develop both during psychological disorders and without them. Psycho-emotional disorder in general can occur at any age, but most often occurs in people over 40 years of age. In children, this condition can occur due to stress associated with learning or age-related changes.

The main causes of the syndrome are mental disorders, drug use, and chronic stress. There have been cases of people who suffered extensive head injuries, were victims of violence, or were involved in car accidents, as a result of which they were in a coma for an extended period of time. Heredity and brain infections also play an important role. Inexplicable images can appear not only in the head, but also in the body. For example, sensations of touch, pain from non-existent injuries.

These signs are often very difficult for the patient to control. Neither medications nor dietary restrictions reduce the symptoms of the syndrome. Therefore, constant assistance and qualified consultation with a doctor is necessary.

Perhaps a person constantly has the feeling that the people around him wish him harm or want to cause harm, and some doctors consider this to be a manifestation of a separate pathology - metaphysical fear. But if the patient has such hallucinations that interfere with life (the person sees the destruction of his home in dreams, experiences fear of persecution, etc.), then it is worth seeking help from the attending physician. As a rule, the main symptoms of the syndrome are increased anxiety