Megalomania
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Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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About the symptom
Delusions of grandeur can be a false belief that you have more power, worth, knowledge, identity or special relationships to famous people.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Feel I am special or powerful
Possible causes
- Bipolar disorder
A psychological disorder characterized by extreme mood swings. The exact cause is unclear, though genetic and environmental factors play a role.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you believe you are extremely special, important, and powerful?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Do you feel tired almost every day and unmotivated to do anything?
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References
Loredo-Narciandi JC, Castro-Tejerina J. The Clay of Evolution: Megalomania in (Evolutionary) Psychology. Integr Psychol Behav Sci. 2022 Mar;56(1):297-307. doi: 10.1007/s12124-020-09584-7. Epub 2021 Jan 3. PMID: 33392913.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12124-020-09584-7
Sleigh A. Hitler: a study in megalomania. Can Psychiatr Assoc J. 1966 Jun;11(3):218-9. doi: 10.1177/070674376601100308. PMID: 5336318.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/070674376601100308
Reviewed By:
Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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