Delusions of grandeur, also known as grandiose delusions (GDs), are a subtype of delusion characterized by the extraordinary belief that one is famous, omnipotent, wealthy, or otherwise very powerful or of high status. These delusions often carry religious, science-fictional, or supernatural themes
Key Symptoms
Belief in exceptional self-worth, power, or knowledge
Feeling of having a special relationship with a deity or famous person
Believing one possesses divine or supernatural abilities
Refusing to accept criticism or contradiction
Severe mood swings and impacts on personal relationships
Grandiose delusions commonly occur alongside other disorders
Bipolar disorder (~2/3 of patients in a manic state)