Paranoid Personality Disorder
Abstract
Paranoid personality disorder is a disorder characterized by mistrust and suspicion. It is a very unusual disorder that has barely been researched; thus, it is not understood very well. However, it can sometimes be treated with psychotherapy. Paranoid personality disorder has been characterized by “Mr. Queeg”, who has had several complications regarding his disorder. People like Queeg are often regarded as “crazy” and “unacceptable” to people who don 't understand. I think that this is an eye-opening disorder which most people simply disregard.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Imagine seeing everything around you as a threat. Everyone is trying to undermine you and your well-being. You cannot trust anyone, and you are always afraid of people plotting against you. This is paranoid personality disorder. Paranoid personality disorder is a crippling disorder that shows itself through distrust and suspicion. It can be very difficult to treat given the nature of the disorder, but it is possible. Although only a fraction of a percentage of the population has it, it is a sizable problem that the public has to deal with.
Description of the Disorder
Personality disorders are defined as behaviors that deviate from social and cultural norms.
Within the category of personality disorders, there is paranoid personality disorder. People with this
disorder see the actions of others as a scheme to undermine them. Most people with paranoid
personality disorder have little to no close relationships. Often times, spouses of the patients will leave
because of the overwhelming distrust. The official guidelines for diagnosing a patient is as such:
1) suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him or her
2) is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates is reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that the information will be used
Paranoid personality disorder is a disorder characterized by mistrust and suspicion. It is a very unusual disorder that has barely been researched; thus, it is not understood very well. However, it can sometimes be treated with psychotherapy. Paranoid personality disorder has been characterized by “Mr. Queeg”, who has had several complications regarding his disorder. People like Queeg are often regarded as “crazy” and “unacceptable” to people who don 't understand. I think that this is an eye-opening disorder which most people simply disregard.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Imagine seeing everything around you as a threat. Everyone is trying to undermine you and your well-being. You cannot trust anyone, and you are always afraid of people plotting against you. This is paranoid personality disorder. Paranoid personality disorder is a crippling disorder that shows itself through distrust and suspicion. It can be very difficult to treat given the nature of the disorder, but it is possible. Although only a fraction of a percentage of the population has it, it is a sizable problem that the public has to deal with.
Description of the Disorder
Personality disorders are defined as behaviors that deviate from social and cultural norms.
Within the category of personality disorders, there is paranoid personality disorder. People with this
disorder see the actions of others as a scheme to undermine them. Most people with paranoid
personality disorder have little to no close relationships. Often times, spouses of the patients will leave
because of the overwhelming distrust. The official guidelines for diagnosing a patient is as such:
1) suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him or her
2) is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates is reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that the information will be used
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