👉 Paranoea, also known as a mental distortion or a hallucination, is a state of confusion and disorientation that occurs when an individual perceives or believes something that is not real. It can manifest in various forms such as seeing things that are not there, hearing voices that do not exist, feeling sensations that are not present, or experiencing images or ideas that are not consistent with reality. These experiences can be challenging for the observer and may lead to a sense of disorientation and confusion