delirium vs fixed idea

delirium

noun
  • Wild, frenzied excitement or ecstasy. 

  • A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection. 

fixed idea

noun
  • An idée fixe, an obsession. 

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