5 Signs of Paranoid Personality Disorder

What is paranoid personality disorder? Do you know of someone who is always so suspicious of everything? What about someone who thinks that everyone has malevolent intentions? Patterns of persistent distrust and suspicion are characteristic of paranoid personality disorder, also known as PPD. In this video, we’ll discuss the traits of paranoid personality disorder.

Disclaimer: This video is made for informational purposes and is not meant to diagnose anyone. Please consult a mental health professional for further information.


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[secrets]

THE ANIMATION IN THIS STYLE IS JUST *chef’s kiss*

[ade]

Well, I'm a paranoid person and that's because of my anxiety and depression but I guess it's different to be paranoid and to have Paranoid disorder. But anyway, this is really useful to know like always. ^^

[TheRaiane]

My mother was diagnosed with PPD after being diagnosed with PTSD. Her younger brother was kidnapped and murdered when she was a teenager, so she's struggled with that ever since. It is very difficult to live with a person with this syndrome because, many times, they interpret our help in another way. She never has anything nice to say about her co-workers, neighbors and can't seem to have any friends.
PPD is very sad, all I want is for her to be happy.

[faye]

I am paranoid because I’ve never experienced real loyalty and honesty...

[Blackbutterflyt]

I don't want to self diagnose but, they're all relatable. *All* of them.

[Gaius_Julius_Caesar_Augustus]

Dealing with some diseases lately. Everyone plz pray for me..lots of love.. Have a beautiful day

[nicoleonfeels]

Sending love to anyone reading this, hope you have a great day! 💜

[drunkkillerwhalesdriving]

Remember everyone:
Do not self diagnose! You can have traits just be a paranoid person. Every single person on this planet has experienced some of these symptoms, it's whether or not this effects your day-to-day life as an indicator that you might need help. If you are concerned, please go to a professional. Do not self diagnose or make assumptions! You are not a professional, you may not even have the mental illness you're speculating about, but an entirely different one. (Ex. Someone suspected of having adhd went to get diagnosed. Turned out she had autism.)

[sandiletwala]

I've been a paranoid person since the age of 10 and I find it hard to trust my family and friends and I always look over my shoulder all the time. I feel like dying and just let go of my paranoia

[JxJswaggin]

this is definitely an extreme version of what i have had for a while but it's a pretty good explaination. What caused me to gain this paranoia disorder for a short time was being rejected by a crush followed up by getting hacked and having to change accounts. Took a big hit to what I thought was part of who I am. I am much more assured of who I am as a person now and this video has helped me conclude that I musn't be so rash when it comes to simple interactions with people. thank you for this video!!

[wezqred]

This is why I prefer be close to silly people instead of smart ones, they don't have enough brain power to do any harm to me that I couldn't defend and I feel safer with them

[taliawantsanap]

So many videos to time travel to, I can’t take it-

[pratikpalchowdhury]

Was not really paranoid but the circumstances made me
And now if I don't really overthink everything it turns out to be bad

[calebgangte]

Oh my god, mental illnesses are one of the most dangerous ones out there. Hope everyone is doing great

[uiitbwx]

My therapist says I might have this but she doesn't think it's a bad thing. It's only when I take it to the extreme. But all these examples are me to a tee. I think it's a secondary symptom more than a primary one.

[Alhumdulila]

This new art style is really nicely drawn

[conquerorsgamezone]

I hold grudges because people tend to hurt me alot. If I trust someone to do something for me they let me down . I'm not saying I have paranoid personality disorder but these mental problems are triggered by traumatic events

[GreenleeA]

I’m paranoid to the point where I feel like every person I think about, fictional or not, is judging my every move and this has been going on for almost a year and it’s really bugging me

[axeltank]

Life is truly nothing but a series of disasters, setbacks, grief and the occasional inconvenience. It's a daily question of what, when and how bad will something go wrong.

[jaydenweber]

I love how well animated this video is. There is a sense of life in it.