Paranoid is a personality disorder characterized by an extremely acute distrust of everyone around. People with this syndrome are very suspicious, jealous, they see only a catch in everything. The paranoid personality type projects personal conflicts onto opponents, the usual actions of those around them seem to be directed in their direction, and only for negative purposes. Sometimes this perception of the actions of third parties leads to the manifestation of serious aggression on the part of the paranoid.
Let's consider the characteristics of a paranoid personality in more detail.
Basic concepts
The birth of the corresponding type of personality leads to paranoid disorder and psychosis. People with a similar mental type transfer the negative sides to the outside world, starting to fight with them, presenting them as a threat. Sometimes this behavior of a paranoid person is expressed within the normal range, that is, the person is simply suspicious, and prefers to be the first to startattack until others have done it themselves. But very often this condition turns into a serious paranoia, degenerating into a psychiatric diagnosis.
Among politicians, there are a lot of people with the described mental type, because this is just the area in which you can fight what is evil in the mind of such a person. As practice shows, it is the paranoid type of personality that most often finds itself in situations of persecution. It can be said that their distrust with suspicion seems to attract such troubles.
Defective trait
Personality disorder, which occurs as a result of the development of increasing symptoms of paranoid, turns out to be a defective character trait that interferes with a normal life and interaction with others. Such people are too selfish, suspicious, they are characterized by vindictiveness, any actions of opponents seem to them hostile towards them. Because of all this, people with a paranoid type of character turn out to be the initiators of all kinds of conflicts, they always worry too much about any normal events in their lives.
Symptoms of a paranoid psychotype
The main sign of a paranoid personality type is an unreasonable suspicion of everything. Such people constantly accuse their loved ones of betrayal, doubt the reliability and loy alty of their own friends, and suspect business partners of betrayal. Any light or sometimes joking remark is perceived by them as a threat and humiliation. The affective reaction and inadequacy that often accompanies this type of psychosis seems delusional to the normal person.
Sometimes such patients see hallucinations, their associations become loose, their thoughts are blocked, they see in everything a negative and extremely biased attitude towards themselves. Among the character traits of the paranoid, vindictiveness is especially expressed along with dissatisfaction with everything that happens around. Even a minor turmoil is very painfully perceived by this person. All these symptoms give the relatives of the paranoid a lot of problems, expressed in personal relationships, within the framework of common life, and therefore, if these manifestations occur, it is recommended to urgently contact a psychiatrist or a psychotherapist for help.
Sociopathic accentuations
The paranoid type of character is referred to as sociopathic accentuations. A distinctive feature in this case is the increased conflict due to the stubborn desire for innovation. Anyone who does not share the views of the paranoid, he sees as dishonorable and unfriendly. Characteristic of such people and rigidity in behavior. In the event that the project proposed by this type of personality caused only indifference or refusal to accept it, they become even more persistent in achieving their own goal.
Low ability to understand others
As part of the description of the paranoid personality type, experts very often refer to an iron focus on tasks, combined with a low ability to understand others. When these symptoms begin to manifest themselves stably, acquire a total character, causing serious difficulties within the limits of social adaptation, then we are already talking about the development of paranoid psychopathy.
Causes of the syndrome
It is difficult to determine any one factor that influenced the formation of a paranoid personality type, as a rule, several reasons lead to this at once. Among them, it is worth highlighting the following theories:
- Genetic background. The disorder may be determined by hereditary stimuli, but the steps involved in adopting a paranoid trait from relatives have not been studied in detail to date.
- The conditions of upbringing and life. Paranoid syndrome often manifests itself among people brought up in a dysfunctional family or subjected to harsh educational measures.
- Having disappointment in others. In the event that a person turned out to be a victim of deception and some kind of ridicule, or he was intentionally harmed, especially his he alth, then distrust with suspicion increases significantly, which as a result leads to a mental disorder.
- Physical ailment. Atherosclerosis, along with damage and syphilis of the brain, can significantly influence the formation of the corresponding psychosis. Diseases of the digestive system, just like neuroendocrine diseases, in combination with somatic problems can cause the manifestation of this syndrome.
Diagnosis
To accurately determine the diagnosisjust go to see a psychotherapist. Based on a short conversation and quick tests, a specialist will be able to determine the presence of problems in personality development.
Treatment for paranoid personality disorder
To suppress the symptoms of paranoia and eliminate this disease, you should find the causes of what happened, and then try to figure it out. The situation can be corrected completely if the necessary therapy is timely resorted to. The most common treatments are:
- Using special medications.
- Performing behavioral treatment.
- Conducting cognitive psychotherapy.
- Applying object relation theory.
If a drug therapy was chosen, then antidepressants are most often used along with vitamins, antipsychotics, hypnotics, sedatives. But all this should be prescribed by a doctor, self-medication can only aggravate the situation. You can use a psychotherapeutic course. This choice should also be based on recommendations received from a qualified specialist. The mechanism of action directly depends on the severity of the existing disorder, and, in addition, on the severity of the symptoms, during the sessions the doctor will be able to adjust the treatment regimen.
Usually, after such therapy, the symptoms of psychosis disappear, the behavior becomes less aggressive, and the patient, in turn, begins to show less dissatisfaction. This technique is aimed atself-awareness by the patient of his problem, the doctor teaches him to avoid any conflict situations. Progress is determined by the level of paranoid awareness of the fact that he is not the center of the universe, but there are other people who also have an opinion different from his own views and this must be taken into account. It often happens that these patients are dissatisfied with those qualities in people that often serve as their own characteristics and desires.
If therapy is not started on time
In the event that therapy is not started on time, then paranoid ideas will become even more pronounced with age. Also, treatment should not be interrupted if it seems to be ineffective for any reason. The fact is that the process of therapy continues for many months, and sometimes even years, but the appeal to highly qualified specialists gives lasting results in the form of a reduction in the symptoms of an existing disorder.
How should one talk to such people?
In the event that there is a need to communicate with an individual who fits the description of a paranoid personality type, the following tips should be used:
- It is recommended to avoid arguing with the paranoid at all costs. The thing is, he just can't be moved, so let him feel like he's a winner.
- Be polite to them, following the generally accepted rules of conduct.
- You can't criticize the paranoid. This is especially true of their views of themselves.
- It is forbidden to talk badly about paranoids behind their backs, they are able to find out about it and after that, most likely, they will become furious.
These are general recommendations for communication in any situation, but specifically everything directly depends on the circumstances. If the paranoid is the boss, then there are only two ways out: to leave this job or to serve him faithfully and faithfully. If a conflict arises with a paranoid employee, then, first of all, psychiatrists recommend consulting with them for the necessary instructions on how to properly build a working relationship, which should also be characterized by patience. When a relative turns out to be paranoid, you also need to see a psychiatrist.
There are several other behaviors in the company of a paranoid person. As previously noted, such people cannot be convinced of anything, but one can risk entering into an argument using cunning tricks. For example, you can take the side of such an individual and try to prove the effectiveness of his views. The paranoid, for whom losing an argument is tantamount to death, will again begin to bring all sorts of arguments, but this time against their own point of view and will unconsciously agree with the initial opinion of their opponent.
In the event that, for example, the client of the selling company is paranoid, and he refuses to purchase the goods, because the cost is too high, then you can offer him the worst option so that he can make sure that the original one was much better. At the same time, they must be convinced that they themselves have come to this conclusion: it is impossibleimpose goods on them, or convince them of something, that is, in no case should you insist on buying.
Schizoid paranoid
A type of personality that has common features with the above-described paranoids, but differs in its own character. Schizoid children are often described as particularly sensitive, and at the same time receptive to physical stimuli, touch, and the sounds of people. They are emotional, show strong feelings.
Adults with a paranoid-schizoid personality type can remain remarkably empathetic and, moreover, sensitive, gifted with the ability to perceive the world and other people with amazing accuracy. They can very sharply notice lies and falsehood in others, like a radar, they reveal any insincerity. Such sensitivity makes the schizoid-paranoid person very vulnerable to external influences and stresses, from which one can escape into one's own inner world.
He althy people with a schizoid personality type
A he althy person of the schizoid type is able to direct his talents in the field of art, philosophy, as well as in science, in spiritual research, in any action in the real world. But it should be borne in mind that a traumatized schizoid is capable of experiencing tremendous suffering from the impossibility of realizing his own abilities due to fear, and at the same time alienation from society and loneliness.
