On This Day. Janis Joplin. Why Famous: Rose to fame in the late 1960s as the lead singer of the psychedelic-acid rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company. Later Joplin performed as a solo artist with her own backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band.
Definition. Delusional disorder refers to a condition associated with one or more nonbizarre delusions of thinkingâsuch as expressing beliefs that occur in real life such as being poisoned, being stalked, being loved or deceived, or having an illness, provided no other symptoms of schizophrenia are exhibited.auses. There are a variety of associated features to the delusional disorder including the development of an irritable or gloomy mood as a reaction to their delusional beliefs. Especially with persecutory and jealous types, marked anger and violent behavior can occur.
Treatment for delusional disorder most often includes medication and psychotherapy (a type of counseling). Delusional disorder can be very difficult to treat in part because its sufferers often have poor insight and do not recognize that a psychiatric problem exists. These drugs include Risperdal, Clozaril, Seroquel, Geodon, and Zyprexa. 2  Other medications: Tranquilizers and antidepressants might also be used to treat anxiety or mood symptoms if they occur in combination with delusional disorder.