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What are the signs of a paranoid and delusional personality?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I think my husband is paranoid and delusional. He has issues with people; he says they're staring at him. This has happened at all the jobs he's had. He blames other family members for things that they have not done. Is he suffering from a mental illness?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. K. V. Anand

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PhD Counseling Psychology

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Dr. K. V. Anand is a Psychologist or Counsellor, and Sexologist with nine years of clinical experience. He completed his Ph.D. Counseling Psychology from Fort Jones University in 2013. He diagnoses illness, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses as psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. He is practicing at K.V. Anand's clinic in Kerala.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

It is almost clear that your husband does have paranoid thoughts and some delusions. There are continuous typical behavior patterns that signify that your husband has paranoid problems.

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental disorder characterized by paranoia, long-standing suspiciousness, and generalized mistrust of others. Individuals with paranoid personality disorder, rarely present themselves for treatment.

In that case, if your husband does have this personality disorder, the only option left will be psychotherapy. Do not worry. It is curable.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 9, 2024
Reviewed At January 13, 2024

Education:

PhD Counseling Psychology

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. V. Anand is a Psychologist or Counsellor, and Sexologist with nine years of clinical experience. He completed his Ph.D. Counseling Psychology from Fort Jones University in 2013. He diagnoses illness, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses as psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. He is practicing at K.V. Anand's clinic in Kerala.

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Education:

PhD Counseling Psychology

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. V. Anand is a Psychologist or Counsellor, and Sexologist with nine years of clinical experience. He completed his Ph.D. Counseling Psychology from Fort Jones University in 2013. He diagnoses illness, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses as psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. He is practicing at K.V. Anand's clinic in Kerala.

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