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What Causes Irrational Distrust In People And Talking To Oneself?
its regarding my mom, we think she has mental illness. she never socialised, never trusted my dad (always suspicious about him regarding other women), thinks people are conspiring against her, talks to herself when alone in a room, overthinks about everything. my question what kind of mental illness does she have and who should we consult?
Mon, 23 Dec 2019
Hello,
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of a group of conditions called eccentric personality disorders.
People with PPD suffer from paranoia, an unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious.
The exact cause of PPD is not known, but it likely involves a combination of biological and psychological factors.
The fact that PPD is more common in people who have close relatives with schizophrenia suggests a genetic link between the two disorders.
Early childhood experiences, including physical or emotional trauma, are also suspected to play a role in the development of PPD. Please consult a psychiatrist for further treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of a group of conditions called eccentric personality disorders.
People with PPD suffer from paranoia, an unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious.
The exact cause of PPD is not known, but it likely involves a combination of biological and psychological factors.
The fact that PPD is more common in people who have close relatives with schizophrenia suggests a genetic link between the two disorders.
Early childhood experiences, including physical or emotional trauma, are also suspected to play a role in the development of PPD. Please consult a psychiatrist for further treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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