Paranoid Personality Disorder: Symptoms & Signs (Paranoia)

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Alternate Names : Paranoia

A person with PPD:

unreasonably believes that others are harming, deceiving, or taking advantage of him or her

is unreasonably suspicious, angry, and very sensitive if he or she feel slighted or treated unfairly

has unjustified doubts about the commitment, loyalty, and trustworthiness of others

is afraid to confide in others

holds grudges and is unforgiving of others

looks for hidden meaning into remarks or events

feels attacked, even when others don't see it

accepts criticism poorly

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Vincent J. Toups, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01

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