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  1. An intense, irrational, persistent instinct or thought process of fearful feelings and thoughts.

    Common Causes

    Paranoia is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

    • Isolation
    • Previous traumatic experiences
    • Anxiety
    • Alcoholism and teen drug abuse
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    Treatment

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    See a doctor if you notice:
    • A child presenting with paranoia
    • The condition affects the daily functionality
    See a doctor immediately if you notice:
    • There is a threat to self health or to the health of those around
    Self-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:
    • Seek help
    • Practice relaxation techniques
    • Sleep well
    • Avoid drugs and alcohol
    • Learning how to communicate with others in social situations
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    Specialist

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    Psychotherapist: Specializes in using psychological methods rather than medical means to treat mental disorders.

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  2. Dictionary
    par·a·noid
    [ˈperəˌnoid]
    adjective
    paranoid (adjective)
    1. unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful:
      "you think I'm paranoid but I tell you there is something going on"
    2. characterized by or affected with the mental condition of paranoia:
      "paranoid schizophrenia"
    noun
    paranoid (noun) · paranoids (plural noun)
    1. a person who is paranoid:
      "further accusations would sound like the ramblings of a paranoid"
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