Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of a group of conditions called “Cluster A” personality disorders which involve odd or eccentric ways of thinking. People with PPD also suffer from paranoia, an unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: PW151
Diagnosis: Paranoid Personality Disorder
US Patients: .5%-2.5% of the general population
World Patients:
Sex Ratio: M+;F
Age Onset:
Brain Area:
Symptoms: paranoid delusions, mistrust of others, constantly seeking validation of their fears and mistrust. Isolate themselves.
Progression: suspicious, preoccupied with friends’ loyalty, bears grudges, quick to attack and counterattack, fears spousal infidelity
Causes: heritable, overvalue their capabilities and attribute limitations or failures to the deviancy of others
Medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics and anti-anxiety medications
Therapies:
Youtube Video: The Mistrust of Paranoid Personality
Amazon or Library Book: Understanding Paranoia
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