Verfolgungsphantasien
Verfolgungsphantasien, also known as persecutory delusions, are a type of delusion characterized by the irrational and persistent belief that one is being harassed, harmed, or conspired against. Individuals experiencing these delusions often feel that others are deliberately trying to hurt them, expose them, or ruin them. This can manifest in various ways, such as believing they are being watched, followed, poisoned, or targeted by a malicious group or individual.
These beliefs are typically fixed and resistant to contradictory evidence. The person experiencing Verfolgungsphantasien may interpret
Verfolgungsphantasien are a common symptom in several mental health conditions, most notably schizophrenia and other psychotic