2006-10-04 08:14:39 · 18 answers · asked by nlc_in_cali 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No, not always
2006-10-04 08:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely not and I would say that more times than not it is a symptom of another mental disorder or of drug use. I've seen patients with depression and anxiety issues exhibit paranoia. Schizophrenia is MUCH more comprehensive than just paranoia. It includes several other symptoms which must persist for quite awhile.
2006-10-05 02:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by prettyinpunkk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paranoia is a symptom of schizophrenia, but does not always mean because you are paranoid, you will become schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a brain disease, paranoia is a mental condition.
2006-10-04 15:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bathroom Graffiti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, paranoia can be a sign of schizophrenia but it is not restricted to that condition. Paranoia can be a sign for many things including , drug abuse, criminal behavior, and etc....... Really need a trained person to decipher.
2006-10-04 15:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by icyhott4urmind 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. paranoia is not even a symptom of schizophrenia unless a person suffers from paranoid schizophrenia in particular.
2006-10-04 16:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by amandla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, its definetly not always a sign.
There are mood disorders as well.
There are several disorders that have that as a symptom. There are also different types of schizophrenia with many different effects on the personality...
And...... Substance induced paranoia..... And.... stress induced.......... etc....
2006-10-04 21:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Psychogirlfrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, drug use, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Borderline PD, Bipolar, all can cause paranoia.
2006-10-04 18:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but one can have both mental illnesses. Paranoia is not a symptom. It is in itself a mental desease caused by for example drugs etc.
2006-10-04 15:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by lanisoderberg69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Lots of things can cause paranoia.
Are you following me?
2006-10-04 15:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! I was thinking the same ? myself today!!! Having just completed a 5000 word essay on schizophrenia - I think I have gone mad!
2006-10-04 15:39:22 · answer #10 · answered by Sox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You don't hear voices when you're paranoid. You rather expect a repeat of certain occurence.
2006-10-04 15:29:25 · answer #11 · answered by Mike N. D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋