Paranoid Personality Disorder: Causes and Symptoms

• PPD sufferers are found of doubting the loyalty of others, as they believe others are deceiving them.
• Always read threatening meanings into any remarks or events.
• They believe to always be right.
• Are reluctant to share their personal information with others.
• They hold grudges for years.
• They are always quick to retaliate.
• Unnecessary manufacturing of chaos.

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• Perceives attacks on their reputation that are not apparent to others.
• Feeling of emptiness – This leads to an impulsive appetite for strong physical sensations and dramatic relationship experiences.
• Are generally reluctant in their relationships with others, and might become controlling and jealous.
• Perceive attacks on their character that are not apparent to others; they generally react with anger and are quick to retaliate.
• Suspect, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving them.
• Have difficulty relaxing.
• Sufferers of Paranoid Personality Disorder are always seen alienating and cutting off their relationships with others.

Read Martin Kantor MD‘s ‘Understanding Paranoia: A Guide for Professionals, Families, and Sufferers‘ for better guide on handling this disorder.

 References:

• American Psychological Association. Help for Personality Disorders.
• Internet Mental Health. Paranoid Personality Disorder
• Chapter 3: Paranoid Personality Disorder – Sage Publication.