These two symptomsideas of reference and delusions of referencecan affect people in very different ways.
However, ideas of reference may act as a precursor to delusions of reference.
Many people will experience passing thoughts or ideas of reference.
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This is within the scope of normal human behavior unless it happens to you constantly.
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