What is paranoid psychosis?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Paranoia and psychosis are conditions that must be diagnosed by a qualified medical professional. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of Psychiatric Disorders) IV, describes the paranoid personality disorder (301. 0). Paranoia can also be an element in other psychiatric conditions, like schizophrenia. There are a number of psychotic disorders. Given the complex nature, it is best to engage a qualified [sychiatrist.

Answer by  thattractorguy (2970)

It is a repeated irrational fear that has no underlying causes. It is normal to have some fear or worry, but this paranoia is marked by irrational thinking.

Answer by  timeismoney (994)

Paranoid psychosis is a severe mental illness in which a person not only has unfounded suspicious thoughts, but may hear voices or experience visual hallucinations. Typically, logical thought is severely disrupted. The individual may even experience "command hallucinations" in which the voices they hear order them to do things.

Answer by  sylsia (510)

Paranoid psychosis is psychotic behavior accompanied by grandiose delusional beliefs and the person experiencing it may have behavior changes. This includes difficulty with social interactions and activities of daily living. It can last a short while or years, and needs immediate treatment and intervention from a qualified medical person or team.