Editing Delusion (section)

===Grandiose delusions===
[[Grandiose delusions]] or delusions of grandeur are principally a subtype of [[delusional disorder]] but could possibly feature as a symptom of [[schizophrenia]] and [[Mania|manic]] episodes of [[Current diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder|bipolar disorder]].<ref name="DSM-IV-TR">[[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] Fourth edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) [[American Psychiatric Association]] (2000)</ref> Grandiose delusions are characterized by fantastical beliefs that one is famous, [[omnipotent]] or otherwise very powerful. The delusions are generally fantastic, often with a [[supernatural]], [[science-fiction]]al, or [[Religion|religious]] bent. In colloquial usage, one who overestimates one's own abilities, talents, stature or situation is sometimes said to have "delusions of grandeur". This is generally due to excessive [[pride]], rather than any actual delusions. Grandiose delusions or delusions of grandeur can also be associated with megalomania.<ref>{{cite journal |vauthors = Kunert HJ, Norra C, Hoff P |title = Theories of delusional disorders. An update and review |journal = Psychopathology |volume = 40 |issue = 3 |pages = 191–202 |date = March 2007 |pmid = 17337940 |doi = 10.1159/000100367 |doi-access = free }}</ref>