F05: Delirium, not induced by alcohol and other psychoactive substances

F05.1: Delirium superimposed on dementia

With delirium, one is less aware than normal. The memory also often changes temporarily. One may be very restless and have a strong desire to move. One may also no longer know who or where one is. The senses and the sleep-wake cycle may be very mixed up. There is a physical reason for this. For example, it can be caused by damage to the brain, by medication or other disorders.

You also have a disorder as a result of which your memory is gradually getting worse. You are also gradually losing other skills that are needed for everyday life. This disorder is called dementia.

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