HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Techniques Can One Use To Reduce Paranoia ?

What techniques can one use to reduce paranoia in paranoid personality disorder?
Sun, 4 Oct 2009
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
People with PPD (paranoid personality disorder) usually do not seek treatment, as they do not see themselves as having a problem. The focus should be increase his general coping skills, improve social interaction, communication and self esteem. Trust is an important factor in treatment because the patients have a tendency to distrust and refuse the treatment . Psychotherapy is the mainstay of treatment . Medication generally is not used to treat PPD. However, medications, such as anti-anxiety, antidepressant or anti-psychotic drugs, might be prescribed if the person's symptoms are extreme, or if he or she also suffers from an associated psychological problem, such as anxiety or depression. Consult the psychiatrist for these.

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Paranoid personality disorder


Loading Online Doctors....
What Techniques Can One Use To Reduce Paranoia ?

People with PPD (paranoid personality disorder) usually do not seek treatment, as they do not see themselves as having a problem. The focus should be increase his general coping skills, improve social interaction, communication and self esteem. Trust is an important factor in treatment because the patients have a tendency to distrust and refuse the treatment . Psychotherapy is the mainstay of treatment . Medication generally is not used to treat PPD. However, medications, such as anti-anxiety, antidepressant or anti-psychotic drugs, might be prescribed if the person's symptoms are extreme, or if he or she also suffers from an associated psychological problem, such as anxiety or depression. Consult the psychiatrist for these.