abstract:A messiah complex (also known as the Christ complex or savior complex) is a state of mind in which an individual holds a belief that they are, or are destined to become, a [The term "messiah complex" is not addressed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)], but symptoms of the disorder closely resemble those found in individuals suffering from [[Grandiose delusions (GD) or delusions of grandeur. This form of delusional belief is most often reported in patients suffering from Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia.