Paranoid personality disorder

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Personality disorder - paranoid

Treatment is difficult because people with this condition are often extremely suspicious of doctors. If accepted, medications and talk therapy can both be effective.

Therapy can limit the impact of the paranoia on the person's daily functioning.

• Extreme social isolation
• Potential for violence

If suspicions are interfering with relationships or work, a health care provider or mental health professional should be consulted.

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.