Hi all,
I believe I have delusional disorder, and I've had it for a very long time. Although the 'delusion' is always present and influencing me every single day, there appear to be times when it gets more intense. For me, this happens every two months. The whole subject will become present very strongly (I get ideas of reference, tend to think magically, etc.), and it builds up to the point I get overwhelmed. I then have to do certain things (compulsive actions) to fully experience it, which is very intense. After that, the tension slowly seems to lessen within the following days/weeks, and the cycle starts over again.
Does anyone recognize this specific pattern? Or are there any other patterns you experience?