or people who suffer extreme bouts of paranoia considerded mentally ill?
2006-11-29 21:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes people who suffer extreme bouts of paranoia are considered mentally ill, unless it is due to street drugs, then it is called a drug induced psychosis schizophrenia usually always causes some paranoia anti psychotic medication usually relieves the symptoms
2006-11-30 00:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by zeek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Someone You Love Has a Mental Disorder
- Recognize symptoms.
- Become informed.
- Pursure treatment.
- Encourage the sufferer to seek help.
- Avoid placing blame.
- Have realistic expectations.
- Stay Connected.
- Consider the needs of other family members.
- Promote good health practices. - Take care of yourself.
- Some Warning Signs of Mental Disorders "If someone you love has a mental disorder, remember that a listening ear, a helping hand, and an open mind can help that one to survive--and even to thrive."
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/9/8/article_01.htm
2006-11-30 05:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-30 21:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it produces any adverse changes in one's day to day life activities and they are not able to function because of it, then, yes. This needs treatment by a psychiatrist or psychologist.
2006-11-30 05:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes thats what i heard.
2006-11-30 09:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by debbigeri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋