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Is it possible that people who think they are spiritual are actually mentally ill ?

For example :

Spiritual People fit all except one of the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder

  • Delusions — having false, fixed beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary
  • Hallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
  • Symptoms of depression, such as feeling empty, sad or worthless
  • Periods of manic mood or a sudden increase in energy with behavior that's out of character
  • Impaired communication, such as only partially answering questions or giving answers that are completely unrelated
  • Impaired occupational, academic and social functioning

Is it possible that people who think they are spiritual are actually mentally ill ?

No disrespect intended. For example :

Spiritual People fit all except one of the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder

  • Delusions — having false, fixed beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary
  • Hallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
  • Symptoms of depression, such as feeling empty, sad or worthless
  • Periods of manic mood or a sudden increase in energy with behavior that's out of character
  • Impaired communication, such as only partially answering questions or giving answers that are completely unrelated
  • Impaired occupational, academic and social functioning
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Is it possible that people who think they are spiritual are actually mentally ill ?

No disrespect intended. For example :

Spiritual People fit all except one of the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder

  • Delusions — having false, fixed beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary
  • Hallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
  • Symptoms of depression, such as feeling empty, sad or worthless
  • Periods of manic mood or a sudden increase in energy with behavior that's out of character
  • Impaired communication, such as only partially answering questions or giving answers that are completely unrelated
  • Impaired occupational, academic and social functioning

Is it possible that people who think they are spiritual are actually mentally ill ?

No disrespect intended. For example :

Spiritual People fit all except one of the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder

  • Delusions — having false, fixed beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary
  • Hallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
  • Symptoms of depression, such as feeling empty, sad or worthless
  • Periods of manic mood or a sudden increase in energy with behavior that's out of character
  • Impaired communication, such as only partially answering questions or giving answers that are completely unrelated
  • Impaired occupational, academic and social functioning

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/unique-everybody-else/201301/troubled-souls-spirituality-mental-health-hazard