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Can The Condition Of Paranoid Personality Disorder Be Cured?

A person close to me tends to suspect every move of his fiance and arrives at conclusions based on his own observations and ideas. In a general sense he seems to mistrust others and hold them easily at fault. He has a sense of self assertiveness and refuses to accept ideas in contrast to his and holds grudges quickly on people whom he believes have caused him damage. I read in many sites about paranoid personality disorder and believe he has such symptoms. He was engaged previously which broke off triggered by this nature of his. He got engaged again after about 8 months and the present relationship is at stake because of this. Can this condition be cured? If so how long can it take? and what would be the role of the dear ones around him?
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others. Individuals with this personality disorder may be hypersensitive, easily feel slighted, and habitually relate to the world by vigilant scanning of the environment for clues or suggestions that may validate their fears or biases. Paranoid individuals are eager observers. They think they are in danger and look for signs and threats of that danger, potentially not appreciating other evidence.

As per the explanation goes, you know your friends problem. Because he may not trust others, treatment usually gets stuck. In hiscase, the problem seems to be in its beginning stages and therefore Could be cured if treated now. Please consult a psychiatrist soon for your better future.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can The Condition Of Paranoid Personality Disorder Be Cured?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others. Individuals with this personality disorder may be hypersensitive, easily feel slighted, and habitually relate to the world by vigilant scanning of the environment for clues or suggestions that may validate their fears or biases. Paranoid individuals are eager observers. They think they are in danger and look for signs and threats of that danger, potentially not appreciating other evidence. As per the explanation goes, you know your friends problem. Because he may not trust others, treatment usually gets stuck. In hiscase, the problem seems to be in its beginning stages and therefore Could be cured if treated now. Please consult a psychiatrist soon for your better future. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.