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Paranoid personality disorder

Alternative Names: Personality disorder - paranoid Symptoms: People with paranoid personality disorder are highly suspicious of other people. They are usually unable to acknowledge their own negative feelings towards other people. Text Continues Below Other common symptoms include: Concern that other people have hidden motives Expect to be exploited by others Inability to collaborate Poor self image Social isolation Detachment Hostility Signs and tests: Personality disorders are diagnosed based on psychological evaluation and the history and severity of the symptoms.

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