Paranoid personality disorder

Alternative Names:

Personality disorder - paranoid

Treatment:

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

Expectations (prognosis):

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

Complications:

Extreme social isolation
Potential for violence

Calling your health care provider:

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.

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