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Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person is very distrustful and suspicious of others.Personality disorders are long-term(chronic) patterns of behavior that cause lasting problems with work and relationships.The c...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2008
People with paranoid personality disorder(PPD) have long-term, widespread and unwarranted suspicions that other people are hostile, threatening or demeaning. These beliefs are steadfastly maintained in the absence of any real supporting evidence.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
You may think of your "personality” as the self you show to others. But personality is more than a nice smile or sense of humor. It's the way a person thinks about and relates to the world. A personality disorder can make it hard to relate in healthy ways. But there is hope. A doctor or mental health professional can help.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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