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'''Paranoid personality disorder''' is a mental condition characterized by irrational [[fear]]. It can be caused by [[psychosis]] or by certain [[drugs]].

According the [[Cleveland Clinic]], '''Paranoid personality disorder''' (PPD) is a mental health condition marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious. People with PPD are always on guard, believing that others are constantly trying to demean, harm or threaten them.<ref>[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9784-paranoid-personality-disorder Paranoid personality disorder], Cleveland Clinic</ref>

 

It can be caused by [[psychosis]] or by certain [[drugs]].

Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia and persecutory delusional disorder experience what is known as persecutory delusions: an irrational, yet unshakable, belief that someone is plotting against them.  Paranoid beliefs are prevalent in many individuals and are often the cause  of disputes between individuals and society.   

Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia and persecutory delusional disorder experience what is known as persecutory delusions: an irrational, yet unshakable, belief that someone is plotting against them.  Paranoid beliefs are prevalent in many individuals and are often the cause  of disputes between individuals and society.