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Olfactory Reference Syndrome: Somatic Delusions

Olfactory Reference Syndrome: Somatic Delusions

Olfactory Reference syndrome (ORS) has been defined in the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) as a somatic delusion characterized by the intense belief that one is malodorous. These delusions often lead sufferers to believe others are being offended by the odor 

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Delusions Vs. Hallucinations: Differences and How To Cope

Delusions Vs. Hallucinations: Differences and How To Cope

Delusions and hallucinations can be dangerous for the individual experiencing them and those around the individual. Hallucinations can cause people to act on their emotions and ways they ordinarily would not. For example, an auditory hallucination is often in the form of voices telling an 

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Delusions Vs. Hallucinations: How Families Can Cope

Delusions Vs. Hallucinations: How Families Can Cope

Delusions and hallucinations can be dangerous for the individual experiencing them and those around the individual. Hallucinations can cause people to act on their emotions. For example, an auditory hallucination is often in the form of voices telling an individual to do something dangerous such 

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