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lucid interval

lucid interval In historical psychology and psychiatry, a lucid interval is a period during mental illness when the person temporarily thinks clearly, recognizes relationships accurately, and returns to a more usual pattern of thought instead of being dominated by delusions.

In historical psychology and psychiatry, a lucid interval is a period during mental illness when the person temporarily thinks clearly, recognizes relationships accurately, and returns to a more usual pattern of thought instead of being dominated by delusions. It refers to more than a simple pause in symptoms or a gap between episodes.