Delusional misidentification syndrome
Delusional Misidentification Syndrome (pronunciation: de-lu-sion-al mis-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion syn-drome) is a rare psychiatric disorder in which a person persistently misidentifies people, places, objects, or events. The etymology of the term is derived from the Latin deludere meaning "to deceive" and the Greek syndromos meaning "running together".
Overview
Delusional Misidentification Syndrome is a class of delusional disorders that involves misidentifying or misperceiving the identity of people, places, or objects. The syndrome is often associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
Types
There are several types of Delusional Misidentification Syndrome, including:
- Capgras Syndrome: The belief that a familiar person has been replaced by an identical imposter.
- Fregoli Syndrome: The belief that different people are in fact a single person who changes appearance or is in disguise.
- Intermetamorphosis: The belief that people in the patient's environment swap identities with each other whilst maintaining the same appearance.
- Mirrored Self Misidentification: The belief that one's reflection in the mirror is another person.
Treatment
Treatment for Delusional Misidentification Syndrome typically involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication, such as antipsychotic medication.
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