1. Companion Spirit Delusion: Finding Comfort in the Fantasized Presence of a Deceased Pet

    Companion Spirit Delusion: Finding Comfort in the Fantasized Presence of a Deceased Pet

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  2. Magnetic Delusion Syndrome: The Fantasy of Irresistible Universal Attraction

    Magnetic Delusion Syndrome: The Fantasy of Irresistible Universal Attraction

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  3. Taming Delusion Syndrome: Illusion of Control Over Dangerous Individuals

    Taming Delusion Syndrome: Illusion of Control Over Dangerous Individuals

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  4. Delusion of Unwanted Elevation: Expecting Power Without Earning It

    Delusion of Unwanted Elevation: Expecting Power Without Earning It

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  5. Universal Approval Delusion: The Fantasy That Self-Promotion Will Be Universally Loved

    Universal Approval Delusion: The Fantasy That Self-Promotion Will Be Universally Loved

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  6. Ignition Delusion Syndrome: The Fantasy of Setting the World Aflame with One's Presence

    Ignition Delusion Syndrome: The Fantasy of Setting the World Aflame with One's Presence

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  7. Compulsive Soothing Delusion: The Urge to Comfort All Visible Suffering

    Compulsive Soothing Delusion: The Urge to Comfort All Visible Suffering

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  8. False Generosity Delusion: Giving Unwanted Things to Affirm a Noble Self-Image

    False Generosity Delusion: Giving Unwanted Things to Affirm a Noble Self-Image

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  9. Aversion Acceptance Delusion: Belief That Repeating Disliked Behaviors

    Aversion Acceptance Delusion: Belief That Repeating Disliked Behaviors

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  10. Internalized Deficiency Delusion: Mistaking Narcissistic Abuse for Personal Inadequacy

    Internalized Deficiency Delusion: Mistaking Narcissistic Abuse for Personal Inadequacy

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  11. Delusion of Implied Intimacy: The Misread Signal Syndrome

    Delusion of Implied Intimacy: The Misread Signal Syndrome

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  12. Self-Centered Audience Delusion: Belief That Everyone Is Focused on One’s Thoughts

    Self-Centered Audience Delusion: Belief That Everyone Is Focused on One’s Thoughts

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  13. Symbiotic Fantasy Delusion: Craving the Embrace of the Inner Monster

    Symbiotic Fantasy Delusion: Craving the Embrace of the Inner Monster

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  14. Parental Magnetism Delusion: The Belief That Innate Nurturing Will Draw the World In

    Parental Magnetism Delusion: The Belief That Innate Nurturing Will Draw the World In

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  15. Crowd Adoration Delusion: Belief That Public Spaces Trigger Universal Admiration

    Crowd Adoration Delusion: Belief That Public Spaces Trigger Universal Admiration

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  16. Compulsive Spotlight Delusion: Belief That Attention-Seeking

    Compulsive Spotlight Delusion: Belief That Attention-Seeking

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  17. Persistent Post-Mortem Watchfulness Delusion: Belief in Constant Surveillance

    Persistent Post-Mortem Watchfulness Delusion: Belief in Constant Surveillance

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  18. Identification-Based Grandiosity Syndrome: Delusion of Connection Through Imitation

    Identification-Based Grandiosity Syndrome: Delusion of Connection Through Imitation

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  19. Necessary Evil Delusion: Belief in the Utility of Harmful Relationships

    Necessary Evil Delusion: Belief in the Utility of Harmful Relationships

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  20. Mythic Reality Delusion: Belief in Breaking Physical Laws Through Sheer Willpower

    Mythic Reality Delusion: Belief in Breaking Physical Laws Through Sheer Willpower

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  21. Curse Delusion Syndrome: Belief in Negative Words Manifesting Reality

    Curse Delusion Syndrome: Belief in Negative Words Manifesting Reality

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  22. The Delusion of Destructive Affection

    The Delusion of Destructive Affection

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  23. Delusion of Commanded Innocence: The Toy Army Syndrome

    Delusion of Commanded Innocence: The Toy Army Syndrome

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