What mental illness causes irrational thinking?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions). Although people with OCD may know that their thoughts and behavior don’t make sense, they are often unable to stop them.

What is Cotard delusion?

Cotard’s syndrome is a relatively rare condition that was first described by Dr. Jules Cotard in 1882. Cotard’s syndrome comprises any one of a series of delusions that range from a belief that one has lost organs, blood, or body parts to insisting that one has lost one’s soul or is dead.1.

Are ‘mental illnesses’ really illnesses?

Thomas Szasz explained that ‘mental illnesses’ are not really illnesses. 1 This was verified by a meta-analysis of 107,000 studies that failed to find a biological marker for any mental illness. 2 Yet this truth is not widely accepted. This is likely because he clarified what it isn’t, but not what it is, and it is something.

Can mental illness distort reality?

Yes, mental illness can distort reality. Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects a person’s ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking and concentration, and lack of motivation.

What are some common myths about mental illness and cognitive dysfunction?

There are many myths about mental illness and cognitive dysfunction. Some of the most common ones are listed in the sidebar below. The cognitive problems will go away when the hallucinations and delusions stop. The cognitive problems will always go away between episodes of depression and mania.

Is the APA right about mental illnesses being real illnesses?

It’s just the APA trying to get us to give in and accept that mental illnesses are real illnesses by saying it repeatedly. Saying they’re certain thoughts, emotions, or behaviors seems to be valid (at least saying they’re certain thoughts or behaviors does, since there are but few emotions and we all experience them).