r/todayilearned 2d ago

TIL about Delusional parasitosis, sometimes referred to as phantom infestation, is a psychological disorder in which an individual mistakenly believes their body is overrun by living or inanimate entities. Typical examples of these perceived invaders include bugs, worms, or microbes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delusional_parasitosis
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u/JustYerAverage 2d ago

So, are all the micro-plastics real or not?

This is getting confusing.

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u/situation_room 2d ago

Yes microplastics are real, but they are too small to be seen with the human eye. This post is about a paranoid delusion regarding insect infestation.