2007-02-07 04:29:11 · 4 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
As with all personality disorders, there appears to be a genetic and/or familial component that predisposes an indivudal to develop paranoid personality disorder. Indiviudals who have close relatives with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, maybe more likley to develop paranoid pd. Besides the genetic component, there is research which suggests that there are factors that occur in childhood that may be precursors to the disorder. Specifically, children who are neglected or abused are at increased risk for developing personality disorders. Even in cases where physical abuse is not present, emotional abuse and/or neglect may lead to the devlopment of personality disorders. Some researchers believe that paranoid personality disorders may emerge because the child does form a "secure attachment" with a primary caretaker. Secure attachments between child and caregiver occur as the result of consistent provision of love, nurturance and physical care. Children who do not form these early attachments may be insecurely attached, which could lead to a host of problems in adulthood, one of which is paranoid personality disorder.
Individuals with paranoid personality disorder are at risk for other sorts of disorders, including depression and substance abuse. These other disorders may emerge as a result of the anxiety that accompanies paranoia.
Some therapists suggest that personality disorders can be treated with the use of medications and psychotherapy. The aim of psychotherapy is to help the individual gain the ability to trust. Some refer to this sort of therapy as "re-parenting", in that the individual has a second chance to experience a positive and consistent relationship.
Some clinicians believe that personality disorders are difficult to treat. That may be true, given that personality disorders are life-long and deeply entrenched. However, I am a clinician, and have treated individuals with personality disorders, and I believe that with increased awareness and a positive therapeutic relationship, that great strides can be made in a rather brief period of time.
2007-02-07 05:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Katy M 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think a traumatic experience in your life.
2007-02-07 13:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pixie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
not knowing if your being understood or believed
2007-02-07 12:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by nobody 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'd tell you but...
2007-02-07 12:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by Geico Caveman 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋