2. What is Paranoia? Paranoia is a thought process believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety or fear, often to the point of irrationality and delusion. Paranoia can also be described as suspiciousness or mistrust.
3. History of Paranoia Kraepelin, a German psychiatrist, used the term pure paranoia to describe a condition where a delusion was present, but without any of the other features of dementia.
4. Who does Paranoia affect? People who have low self esteem tend to suffer from paranoia.
5. Treatment of Paranoia Treatment with appropriate antipsychotic drugs may help the paranoid patient overcome some symptoms. Although the patient's functioning may be improved, the paranoid symptoms often remain intact.
6. Treatment of Paranoia cont. Reports on individual cases suggest that the regular opportunity to express suspicions and self-doubts afforded by psychotherapy can help the paranoid patient function in the community.
