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Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)

Definition

PPD is a type of personality disorder characterized by extreme distrust and suspicion of others. People with this disorder often interpret other people's actions as threatening or demeaning even when there's no evidence to support their suspicions.

Analogy

Imagine if you were constantly playing a game where everyone was out to get you - that's what it can feel like for someone with Paranoid Personality Disorder. They're always on guard because they believe everyone has hidden motives against them.

Related terms

Delusional Disorder: A psychiatric condition in which individuals cannot tell what is real from what is imagined; usually involves non-bizarre delusions centered around situations that could occur in real life.

Schizophrenia: A severe mental disorder characterized by disconnection from reality which results in hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders etc.

Anxiety Disorders: These are characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear, such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias etc.