If you know someone who might suffer from unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others for no reason at all, they might be suffering from a mental health issue that is called Paranoid personality disorder.
In this article, we will discuss the meaning of Paranoid personality disorder, its symptoms, the causes of this mental health issue, and what is the perfect way to treat it.
Keep on reading to know more about Paranoid personality disorder, and if you need any mental consult please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Mona Reda on 02 24159997- 01112169556 – 01002169556
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What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of a group of conditions called Cluster A or eccentric personality disorders.
People who suffer from Paranoid personality disorder usually appear odd or strange.
There is a common and very essential characteristic for people who suffer from Paranoid personality disorder which is Paranoia, and relentless mistrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious.
Paranoid personality disorder often begins in the early stage of childhood and usually appears to be more common in men than in women.
What Causes Paranoid Personality Disorder?
As is the case in many mental health illnesses, the real cause of Paranoid Personality Disorder is not known, however, it may because due to the combination of some factors including biological and psychological factors.
Paranoid Personality Disorder happens to be more common among people who have some relatives that suffer from schizophrenia and delusional disorder.
Also, people who suffer from childhood traums; physical and emotional traumas.
Symptoms Of Paranoid Personality Disorder
As mentioned above, people who suffer from Paranoid Personality Disorder, usually suspect everything and everyone around them even when there is no reason for that.
They always believe that everyone around them is going to harm, mistreat or even kill them.
And here are some symptoms that you might notice in people who suffer from Paranoid Personality Disorder:
Not trusting any kind of commitment, loyalty.
Always believing that people around them are deceiving them.
Never share personal information with others, because they are afraid that this information might be used against them.
Never forgive and always hold grudges.
Hypersensitive and take criticism poorly.
Read hidden meanings in the innocent remarks or casual looks of others.
Can’t relax
Generally cold and distant themselves for the surrounding relationships.
Believing they are always right.
Is Paranoid Personality Disorder Treatable?
People who suffer from Paranoid Personality Disorder don’t seek treatment on their own, as they don’t even notice that they might suffer from any kind of mental health issue.
And, yes Paranoid Personality Disorder is treatable it can be easily treated by psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy treatment will usually focus on increasing general coping skills, as well as on improving social interaction, communication, and self-esteem.
However, medications, such as anti-anxiety, antidepressant, or antipsychotic drugs, might be prescribed if the person’s symptoms are extreme, or if they also suffer from an associated psychological problem, such as anxiety or depression.
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