Lars discusses the difference between delusion and hallucination with his doctor, then shifts to expressing concern about his girlfriend, Karin. He reveals his discomfort with physical touch and the emotional pain it causes him, despite his doctor's attempts to offer comfort and understanding.
So what's the difference between a delusion and hallucination?
DOCTOR: It's false perception versus false believe
LARS: So if Mous thinks the FBI's after him ...
DOCTOR: Me? Yeah -- INS.
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