Symptoms of adolescent delusions

The symptoms of adolescent delusions mainly manifest as abnormal psychological experiences such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Paranoia belongs to the schizophrenia spectrum disorder in medicine, with common symptoms including paranoid ideation, delusions of relationships, speech disorders, emotional apathy, and behavioral abnormalities. If teenagers show similar symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical evaluation in a timely manner.

1. Delusions of persecution

Patients who firmly believe that they are being persecuted or monitored by others may exhibit unfounded suspicion that their classmates or teachers are trying to harm them, and even believe that food has been poisoned. These delusions are often severely disconnected from reality, but patients firmly believe in them. Delusions of persecution may be accompanied by feelings of tension and fear, leading to avoidance of social or aggressive behavior.

2. Relationship delusions

Patients assign special meanings to unrelated events in their environment, such as believing that television programs are conveying secret information to them or that the words and actions of passersby are directed at them. These symptoms often lead patients to overinterpret daily trivialities, which may trigger emotional fluctuations or abnormal behavioral reactions.

3. Verbal disorders

manifest as cognitive association disorders, lack of logical coherence in speech content, and may involve topic jumping, answering irrelevant questions, or creating new words. In severe cases, the speech is fragmented and difficult to understand, reflecting the confusion of the patient's thinking process. This symptom can affect normal communication and learning abilities.

4. Emotional apathy

Patients lack appropriate emotional responses to their surroundings, which may manifest as dull expressions, flat tone, and indifference to the care of family and friends. Some patients may gradually lose interest in life and distance themselves from their existing social relationships, which is often mistaken for introverted personality due to emotional dullness.

5. Abnormal behavior

may involve strange behaviors such as laughing for no reason, talking to oneself, collecting useless items, etc. Some patients exhibit behavior that deviates significantly from social norms, such as publicly undressing and attacking others. These abnormal behaviors are often related to delusional content, and patients often cannot reasonably explain their behavioral motivations. Adolescent delusions require a systematic evaluation and diagnosis by a professional psychiatrist. When parents notice the above symptoms in their children, they should remain calm and avoid blame, and promptly accompany them for medical treatment. During the treatment period, it is necessary to cooperate with the doctor for medication and psychological intervention, while paying attention to maintaining a regular schedule, ensuring sufficient sleep, and avoiding excessive stimulation. Family support is crucial for rehabilitation, and parents should learn about the disease and provide patients with full understanding and emotional support. Regular follow-up visits can help monitor changes in the condition and adjust treatment plans.