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   Par·a·noi·a

   /ˌperəˈnoiə/

   

   noun

   • 1. unjustified suspicion and mistrust of other people or their actions: "I got into a state of paranoia about various night noises which in daylight seems utterly silly"
   • 2. the unwarranted or delusional belief that one is being persecuted, harassed, or betrayed by others, occurring as part of a mental condition.

   Word Origin mid 18th century (in paranoia (sense 2)): modern Latin, from Greek, from paranoos ‘distracted’, from para ‘irregular’ + noos ‘mind’.

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   What are some synonyms for paranoia?

   • An exaggerated or obsessive concern or fear. Find another word for paranoia. In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for paranoia, like: insanity, neurosis, mental-disorder, fright, cynicism, hysteria, self-loathing, delusion, jealousy, self-hatred and self-doubt.

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   What is the definition of "paranoia?"

   • Paranoia, as it is called, mild delusional insanity, may assert itself and then may persist for the rest of life. The most significant consideration with regard to paranoia is the fact that it is practically always hereditary.

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   What is an example of "paranoia?"

   • a feeling that one does not know the whole truth or that someone else is not being truthful Each half of the unhappy couple was constantly wracked with paranoia that the other was cheating. “Paranoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoia.

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   What are some symptoms of paranoia?

   • The symptoms of paranoia vary in severity and can interfere with all areas of life. Symptoms include: Mistrust of others and constant anxiety can make relationships and interactions with others difficult, causing problems with employment and personal relationships.

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   3 days ago · Schizophrenia is a mental disorder [17] characterized by reoccurring episodes of psychosis that are correlated with a general misperception of reality. [7] Other common signs include hallucinations (typically hearing voices ), delusions (i.e., paranoia ), disorganized thinking and behavior, [10] social withdrawal, and flat or inappropriate ...

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   3 days ago · While people with persecutory delusions are paranoid, this type of delusion is not a synonym for paranoia. Persecutory delusions and paranoia are related, but their thought processes are different. A person with paranoia is doubtful and fearful of others.

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   1 day ago · Paranoia is commonly thought to be the delusion that others are plotting against oneself, but it is a little more complicated than that. And you may be surprised to hear that even if one is self-aware enough to know that one is experiencing paranoia, to understand clearly that what one thinks is a delusion, it doesn't make the delusions go away.

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   3 days ago · The symptoms of psychotic depression include delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. Immediate treatment is essential for a person suffering from this disorder. That treatment may include antidepressants, antipsychotic medications, and—in some cases—electroconvulsive therapy.

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   1 day ago · New World Order (conspiracy theory) The reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States (1776). The Latin phrase novus ordo seclorum, appearing on the reverse side of the Great Seal since 1782 and on the back of the U.S. one-dollar bill since 1935, translates to "New Order of the Ages", [1] and alludes to the beginning of an era where the ...

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   5 days ago · In conclusion, “Paranoia Will Destroy You” by Anne Nikitin is a haunting and evocative composition that perfectly captures the theme of fear and guilt presented in “American Animals.”. Its inclusion in the film’s soundtrack enhances the overall viewing experience and serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive power of paranoia.