What do you think?
Examples are welcomed.
2007-09-25 13:44:46 · 5 answers · asked by I'M GONNA GO PLACES 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
When the suspicions in their mind become so real, they rule their lives.
Example... a man sees a blinking light in a smoke detector and suspects that some one has put a camera in there to keep an eye on him. this thought builds so much that he tears it apart to get rid of the camera, Now, that is paranoia.
2007-09-25 13:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As someone else mentioned, if the person can prove that, in fact, their hunch is correct, then it seems as though the person's suspicion had some merit. If evidence is to the contrary and the individual still has those same beliefs, it may be paranoia/delusional thinking. It's always the best idea to talk with a psychiatrist or licensed therapist when in doubt.
2007-09-25 21:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you can't get it off your mind and you allow yourself to (without proof to back it up) let your imagination run away with you to the point that you are playing out possible role-play scenario's in your mind.
2007-09-25 20:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When his/her actions due to his/her suspicions affect his/her life.
2007-09-25 20:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they can prove they are right, it means they are just perceptive, not paranoid.
2007-09-25 20:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by lkpo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋