Has anyone else experienced this?

butchfauna · May 23, 2018 at 04:45 PM

So, I've started to have an interest in the game "Far Cry 5", and before then I'd have on-and-off again religious delusions, but now I feel as if the delusions [namely one that makes me think I've been chosen by God to save people from the rapture] are getting kind of worse since I started getting more and more interested in it?

What I'm trying to say is can people get delusions or have their delusions get worse based off of things similar to it?

CANDC · May 23, 2018 at 06:28 PM

Hi butchfauna. Welcome to Psych Central. I am sorry you are suffering from delusions. Delusions can be a serious symptom of losing touch with a rational view of the world and may need to be treated by a psych professional.

this may be of interest https://blogs.psychcentral.com/psych...order-part-ii/

Wild Coyote · May 23, 2018 at 07:46 PM

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Nix · May 26, 2018 at 09:54 PM

I had really crazy religious delusions for a while when I was psychotic. But I found that a lot of people here were hesitant to talk about that sort of thing because there is a fine line between delusion/mental illness and faith/supernatural stuff. *shrugs*

sandkitcat · May 28, 2018 at 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by butchfauna

So, I've started to have an interest in the game "Far Cry 5", and before then I'd have on-and-off again religious delusions, but now I feel as if the delusions [namely one that makes me think I've been chosen by God to save people from the rapture] are getting kind of worse since I started getting more and more interested in it?

What I'm trying to say is can people get delusions or have their delusions get worse based off of things similar to it?

Hey there butchfauna! Fellow schizoaffective.

And I can answer you with the utmost certainty: YES. Delusions can and will get worse based on your interests.

I have experienced this first hand and continue to experience it; although mine don't necessarily have to do with religion, the grandiosity elements certainly pervade with mine. It's still very difficult for me to read between reality and my delusions, and my interests at the time virtually always come into play somehow.

Aviza · May 28, 2018 at 10:10 PM

I too have religious delusions. Most recently was calling people to warn them to repent because judgement day is upon us. Needless to say it will come one day and being prepared won't hurt.

HALLIEBETH87 · Jun 05, 2018 at 10:00 AM

I get religious delusions too. Mostly about Demons inside me
Attacking me to satan attacking.

kimical · Jul 20, 2018 at 11:35 PM

I've had religious delusions before, when I was doing really bad. I thought I was in hell for trying to commit suicide (I'm Catholic) so I was in a really bad place.

dimlyFourOwls · Jul 23, 2018 at 07:13 PM

I guess I would be the only person here so far to identify as religious delusion NEGATIVE.

It doesn't sound pleasant, so i empathize with you guys.

Bbop · Aug 07, 2018 at 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by butchfauna

So, I've started to have an interest in the game "Far Cry 5", and before then I'd have on-and-off again religious delusions, but now I feel as if the delusions [namely one that makes me think I've been chosen by God to save people from the rapture] are getting kind of worse since I started getting more and more interested in it?

What I'm trying to say is can people get delusions or have their delusions get worse based off of things similar to it?

Hey there, when I fell ill I had serious delusions, they often became worse with certain tv shows or movies, also certain music and talk shows increase my delusions. I would literally watch blue bloods, etc and think they where talking about me. My delusions were and are about people and the feds watching me or chasing me while I was driving. My doctor said that I should definitely filter what I listen to or watch. I hope this finds you well!

Bbop

PattycakePancake · Aug 07, 2018 at 06:56 PM

I think it makes sense. When I had my first psychotic break, I believe a lot of things fueled the fire to lead to a complete break. I was preoccupied with ghosts for a long time. Then I digged deeper doing "ghost hunts". The break happened after playing with the Ouija board. During the break, I wrote letters and the "demon" would respond through me by writing back. It got bad. Of course, it didn't help that I lived in a community where religion is big. I don't remember much from the break. I do remember the feeling of being so scared because it was legitimately a scary movie for me.

EmptyVessel · Aug 29, 2018 at 08:47 AM

There seems to be a correlation with your interests and delusions. I was diagnosed with schizoaffective a few years ago after a number of years of worrying over how Saturn was controlling the world with the numbers 3, 6, and 9, and seeing connections to Saturn through the game Final Fantasy 7. Anyway, my family got me into counselling and I took meds for a while and realized how disconnected those thoughts were from reality.

neodoering · Aug 31, 2018 at 09:38 PM

I have to say, I experience delusions myself. Famous people want to meet me, an old employer is going to give me a check for a billion dollars, I now speak several languages taught to me just by hearing people speak them on the street, etc. What is difficult about these delusions is that they take energy and attention away from reality. Sometimes I accomplish almost nothing in a whole day because of these symptoms.

I would recommend seeing a mental health professional soon; he or she can help you determine what to do next.

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Nix Grand Member Member Since May 2015 Location: NY Posts: 778 8 37 hugs given	May 26, 2018 at 09:54 PM #4 I had really crazy religious delusions for a while when I was psychotic. But I found that a lot of people here were hesitant to talk about that sort of thing because there is a fine line between delusion/mental illness and faith/supernatural stuff. shrugs
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Aviza Magnate Member Since Jan 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,456 11 86 hugs given	May 28, 2018 at 10:10 PM #6 I too have religious delusions. Most recently was calling people to warn them to repent because judgement day is upon us. Needless to say it will come one day and being prepared won't hurt. __________________ Son: 14, 12/15/2009 R.I.P. Daughter: 20 Diagnosis: Bipolar with Psychosis. Latuda 100 mgs.
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HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,196 19 2,739 hugs given	Jun 05, 2018 at 10:00 AM #7 I get religious delusions too. Mostly about Demons inside me Attacking me to satan attacking. __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin
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kimical Member Member Since Dec 2012 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 155 11	Jul 20, 2018 at 11:35 PM #8 I've had religious delusions before, when I was doing really bad. I thought I was in hell for trying to commit suicide (I'm Catholic) so I was in a really bad place. __________________ Dx: schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, ptsd Rx: abilify, lamictal
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dimlyFourOwls Member Member Since Jul 2018 Location: United States Posts: 106 5 12 hugs given	Jul 23, 2018 at 07:13 PM #9 I guess I would be the only person here so far to identify as religious delusion NEGATIVE. It doesn't sound pleasant, so i empathize with you guys.
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