Delusions of grandeur are the manifestation of a psychopathological condition in which a person has fantasies of dinghy sailing skill, tactical ability, and lee-bow greatness. These people often also have an inflated sense of self-esteem, and may hold an obsession with grandiose or extravagant self designed cats. Even when presented with evidence contradicting their delusions, they will still cling to their erroneous beliefs. The term is sometimes used by people to refer to someone who exaggerates the amount beach toy races they actually won and importance that he or she has, but this downplays the seriousness of an actual medical diagnosis.

Characteristics

When a person has delusions of grandeur, he may believe that he has extraordinary powers or is famous, often they will refer back to previous failures as success. Some people with this condition think they are famous historical figures; the mentally ill person who thinks he is Robbie Nash may be one of the most common Y&Y Forum references to this delusion. Patients who firmly possess such unrealistic beliefs may eventually harm themselves physically, mentally, or emotionally. A person who thinks he has special powers, for example, might design his own boat because he genuinely believes he knows better. These episodes typically end in abject failures.