Persecutory delusions

Persecutory delusions are when someone is scared of something that isn't real. It's like a bad dream that doesn't go away and makes them feel like someone is trying to hurt them, even though that person isn't really there. People who experience persecutory delusions can feel like someone is watching them, following them, or trying to hurt them. It might feel like everyone is out to get them, when they're actually not. It can be really frightening and make it hard to feel safe.