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Living with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a challenge. People with PPD suffer from an overpowering distrust of others. They often believe others are working against them or about to hurt them. They react this way even if there is no cause. It can be a destabilizing condition because it causes a person to be distrustful in an unhealthy way. One of the most common personality traits is being suspicious of others. This makes it difficult to form healthy relationships. Social interactions can be awkward and strained. Some individuals with paranoid personality disorder may avoid contact completely.
Paranoid personality disorder is a serious mental health condition. But, it is not considered a psychiatric delusional disorder such as schizophrenia. It’s part of a group of conditions called “Cluster A” personality disorders. These disorders involve odd or eccentric ways of thinking. People with paranoid personality disorder may have a family history of paranoia. Or there may be schizophrenia in the family tree. Extreme suspicion and distrust of others causes problems in working with others. It makes them cold and distant, leading to social isolation.
People need comprehensive treatment to manage behaviors associated with paranoid personality. At Promises, our mental health professionals are there for anyone who seeks treatment. Paranoid personality disorder often co-occurs with substance abuse and other mental disorders. Clients may be assessed for other mental illnesses such as:
We treat all issues at the same time using individualized treatment plans. These plans address each client’s specific physical, mental and spiritual needs.
Residential treatment of paranoid personality involves a combination of medications and behavioral therapies. It depends on the severity of the client’s personality disorder symptoms. Treatment options include individual and group therapies, as well as:
A person with paranoid personality disorder often feels in danger. They feel vulnerable and as if others are out to do them wrong. They search for evidence to support their feelings. But what they feel is grossly disproportionate to reality.
Common symptoms of paranoid personality disorder include:
People experiencing many personality disorder symptoms should seek help from a mental health professional. Sometimes outpatient therapy is enough. Other times, paranoid personality disorder treatment in a residential facility is most effective.
The cause of paranoid personality disorder is unknown. It seems to happen in families with other psychotic disorders. For example, there is a genetic link between delusional disorder and schizophrenia. Researchers believe that environmental factors also have an impact. Early childhood experiences play a role. For instance, physical or emotional trauma may make someone vulnerable to developing paranoid personality disorder.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, paranoid personality disorder is common in men. It estimates 2.3 to 4.4% of Americans suffer from this disorder.
Leave behind the darkness with a paranoid personality disorder treatment program. We can help. Promises’ clinicians are trained to treat a range of mental health disorders including co-occurring issues like substance abuse. With expert, compassionate care, you’ll learn to manage your symptoms. You’ll also develop healthy coping skills. Call us for a free, confidential consultation: [Direct].
Posted on July 21, 2017 and modified on April 13, 2019
Promises Editorial Staff