INFORMATION ON PERANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

Paranoid personality disorder is one of a group of conditions called eccentric personality disorders. People with these disorders often appear odd or peculiar. People with paranoid personality disorder also suffer from paranoia, an unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious.

CAUSES ON PERANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

So far the exact cause of Paranoid personality disorder is not known, but it is believed that combination of biological and psychological factors.

SYMPTOMS OF PERANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

1. Doubt on loyalty, trustworthiness of others.
2. fear that the information will be used against them
3. Unforgiving and hold grudges.
4. Hypersensitive and take criticism poorly.
5. suspicions, without reason, that their spouses or lovers are being unfaithful
6. Have difficulty relaxing
7. Are hostile, stubborn, and argumentative.

DIAGNOSIS OF PERANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

Complete medical history and physical examination usually considered to diagnose Paranoid personality disorder. Even though there are no laboratory tests to diagnose personality disorders, the doctor might use various diagnostic tests to rule out physical illness as the cause of the symptoms.

TREATMENT OF PERANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

People with Paranoid personality disorder often do not seek treatment on their own because they do not see themselves as having a problem. The distrust of others felt by people with Paranoid personality disorder also poses a challenge for health care professionals because trust is an important factor of psychotherapy (a form of counseling). As a result, many people with Paranoid personality disorder do not follow their treatment plan.

When treatment is sought, psychotherapy is the treatment of choice for Paranoid personality disorder. Treatment likely will focus on increasing general coping skills, as well as on improving social interaction, communication, and self-esteem.