Ideas of reference

Hey kiddo, do you know what ideas of reference are? They are thoughts and beliefs that make you think everything is all about you, even when it's not. When someone has ideas of reference, they think that things that happen around them, in the media, or even in the words of other people are all signs or messages meant just for them.

For example, have you ever heard of someone thinking that a certain song on the radio was playing just for them, or that a billboard they saw had a secret message meant just for them? That's an example of an idea of reference.

It's important to understand that ideas of reference can become problematic and affect someone's mental health. When someone has a lot of ideas of reference, it can be difficult for them to distinguish between what's real and what's not. That's why it's important to talk to a doctor or a therapist if you or anyone you know is experiencing them.