Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusion of decadence

Definition: False belief that one’s physical, intellectual and/or working capabilities are being reduced gradually (Scharfetter1980).

Exploration: The presence of delusion of decadence can be established by interviewing the patient.

Reference:

Scharfetter C. General Psychopathology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; 1980, p. 167.

December 13, 2018