Delusions of psychological change of the self

Psychopathology. 1994;27(6):285-90. doi: 10.1159/000284885.

Abstract

Delusions of psychological change of the self are becoming increasingly appreciated as a type of misidentification delusions. Most available knowledge on delusions of psychological change of the self derives from single case studies. In this article, we present a study encompassing 30 cases of this delusion. Diagnostic and phenomenologic aspects of this delusion are discussed as well as its relation to other types of misidentification delusions.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capgras Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Capgras Syndrome / psychology*
  • Delusions / diagnosis
  • Delusions / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology
  • Self Concept*