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StiltedlegsNew Contributor
My mum has just been diagnosed with paranoid delusional disorder - the hardest part is she has no insight into her delusions and is completely convinced they are true. This feels so “not normal” because it’s a complex mental health disorder that is not talked about. I feel very alone as a carer and am here to connect with others who might have dealt with this before to share stories.
In response to: My 64 year old mum has just been diagnosed with delusional paranoia
rav3nSenior Contributor
welcome to the forums @Stiltedlegs great to have you here.
processing your mum's diagnosis and not having anyone to chat about it with can be hard - i'm really glad you've reached out here and i assure you, you're not alone here. there are other community members who have been on similar boats to you, and i'm sure they'll be connecting with you soon.
look forward to seeing you around the forums 💙
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