What is Paranoid Personality Disorder? | Comprehensive Review 

I have PPD. It's serious asf and not something to take lightly; living with this is no joke. It's like having an alarm that goes off every time you feel in danger/threatened, but the alarm is broken and severely overreactive. Everywhere I go, I'm always expecting a confrontation, I see people and I instantly start thinking what devious motive they're trying to use against me, I'm always thinking my friends and families have secrets against me and that I need to find them out. Anger is a big part of PPD, i get pissed off a lot; can't forgive jack shit, someone wrongs me 10 years ago its as fresh as yesterday

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You basically described my mother to perfection. I've tried to understand her for years & I think I get it now. Thank you. ❤

This is one of the only videos ive seen where it didnt feel like i was being demonised, thank you.

Hello Dr. Grande, I wanted to thank you for not only making this video but also the original one from two years ago. For years I've always knew there was something "wrong" with myself, I was aggressive and hostile in situations where it wasn't called for and when called out on my behavior, I'd get more hostile. Looking back on these moments, I realize these people were right to call me out, even if I didn't like it at the time. I initially thought I had anger issues and tried to do research on the subject, but nothing seemed to "fit" until I deviated into research about personality disorders. There's a long history of mental illnesses in my family, including personality disorders, so it wasn't that far of a reach to think I might have something in this category as well. Then I found your videos, had a revelation, read what little articles there are about PPD, did a lot of introspection over months, and while I'm not yet professionally diagnosed, I am very certain that I have PPD. I'm looking forward to receiving CBT and learning stress management. My anxiety is through the roof and hovering somewhere in the stratosphere. It's horrible to live like this, and I don't know whether or not knowing that I have PPD makes things worse or not, because now I overthink things and doubt myself. Is it just my paranoia or are my feelings about a situation justified? My trust in people, including my own family, has always been near non-existent. Hopefully therapy will help with that. I can only do so much on my own. It also hurt to hear that PPD might be removed from the DSM, because this thing is the only thing that accurately describes what I experience on a daily basis since early childhood. Literally nothing else fits. It is very very VERY hard to be open about my PPD, but I can't keep discounting my hostility as just being a jerk, because that's not who I am. It's an extremely toxic behavior too, and I don't want to hurt the people around me anymore, including myself. I also hope to have the courage to start a series on RU-vid about PPD and spread awareness. So, again, thank you for making these videos on paranoid personality disorder. You've helped me set down a path toward recovery and a deeper understanding of myself.

I wasn't so paranoid about people's intentions until I experienced so much trauma. I then became very overly weary of people. Especially new people who I don't know very well. The slightest sign of a red flag and I run. I cut ties. I just keep to myself, keep my head down and stay out of people's way these days. I don't think it's PPD, rather a trauma response. But it feels similar. I do cognitive behaviour therapy to try to calm my thoughts, but it seems I get more relief from the anxiety if I just stop associating with the perceived threat. It's lonely.

You just described my wife! She refuses treatment. This condition is devastating for the loved ones. Sometimes I feel I can't deal with her any longer.

Whoop whoop 200k , Dr. Grande your channel has grown fast in a short amount of time. If anyone deserves a congratulation it you sir. Thank you!!!! Great topic. 🌷💮🏵🌷🌹🌺🤩

Thank you for sharing your insight on this topic. I’m a social worker and I have clients with PPD. In my experience, setting firm boundaries, being honest & clear, and foreshadowing any potential disruptions in routine can be helpful. I would appreciate more feedback/info on how to work with this population.

How many people, or what percentage of the adult population, have no psychological disorders whatsoever? These exhaustive lists of disorders seem to include everyone I have ever met!

I think a lot of the paranoid disorders are from are from lifelong incidences of people letting one down. And overthinking things of course just my opinion.

Thanks, Dr. Grande... You make complex information understandable. This information is very helpful in moving through life in today's world. where it seems that there is an abundance of troubled people.

This is the best description of PPD I have found anywhere. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this.

Congratulations on 200k!!!🥳🍾👏🏼 What a great achievement Dr. Grande, you earned each one of your subscribers due to your professionalism, hard work and delivery of outstanding videos! I am so happy for you and I wish you get many more subscribers!! About the video- this was a fantastic analysis! I personally enjoyed this video very much because I know someone who presents all the signs of PPD. In fact, that’s how I found your channel, because I thought something was not right and I wanted to understand if there was a disorder behind the peculiar behavior. That being said, after understanding this condition I was able to really have more compassion for this person and provide encouragement to seek treatment. Thank you again and again for your outstanding work Dr. Grande!

You are a master speaker, making it so much easier to understand. Thank you for the help you have provided for me and I'M SURE for so many others.

Please do a video on the relationship between people who think they’re victims of “Gang Stalking,” and Paranoid or Schizotypal personality disorder. Gang stalking is very relevant and pervasive even on RU-vid. Thanks Dr. Grande!

Thank you for this video, Dr. Grande. I'm a person with diagnosed DID and first came on your channel when I saw your video commentaries on DID channels. I was pulled into a lot of your other videos, now I watch them whenever I can. This video on PPD is very helpful in understanding the psychology and trauma I've gone through living under an individual with this disorder who aggressively displays these symptoms every single day, for more than a decade of my life. Aka my parent. I've been on a path of healing and this gives me a much bigger resolve.

YAY!! 200K subscribers - congratulations 🥳 and once again, thank you for the fantastic videos. I’m improving in my mental health with lots of professional help, self help, friends, family and lots of therapy! 💪🏻 👊🏻 💥

You mention with these disorders that you would need to meet at least 4 of the 7 criteria and I meet all 7. Also the high rate of comorbidity with other personality disorders, which I believe I am experiencing. Specifically Paranoid Personality Disorder comorbid with Avoidant Personality Disorder, again meeting all criteria for both disorders. I just wanted to thank you for uploading these videos because as you well know, I am VERY reluctant to seek any further treatment due to the nature of what I'm dealing with. I have read through the DSM in the past but these videos have really helped my understanding of what it is I'm dealing with and how I can possibly go about approaching recovery. You've given me some hope that there are caring and competent counselors out there.

Wow, thank you for this. It answers the final questions as to what I was dealing with in a past relationship. So excited you reached 200K too! Congratulations!

I appreciate the attention to nuances, co-morbid aspects,and detail given in your presentation Dr. Grande.

CONGRATULATIONS Dr Grande 200k! Very well deserved it can only keep going UP woohoos too you Sir !

I believe you nailed it with this one. I appreciate your scientific approach, instead of a casual condescending one. I believe PPD and other personality disorders specifically in cluster A to be MASSIVELY misunderstood. Thank you.

Very in depth description. My wife is symptomatic of this and its been a looooong 26 years

Thank you Dr.G ( so informative)😉and congrats on 200 . You are the best! Hope you have a amazing day😌

i stumbled across this video looking for the did ones, i suffer from ppd and it made me really happy to see it so well explained. i try to be open with my loved ones about my ppd but of course i find it really hard- i don't like telling people because i don't want it to be used against me and i don't like to leave a paper trail. i'm definitely going to show this video to people in the future when i want to attempt to explain it. thank you.

Congrats on 200k :) it's a great channel with interesting content

Good work Dr.,pause,rewind,pause rewind.alot to assimilate for a novice like me,but it sure was interesting.

Congrats on 200K subs Dr Grande and thankyou for making this video.

This is incredible. I have been so worried about the partner I had to leave, because of the hostility and accusations I received. It was terrifying. Literally, stage-by-stage you have pinned down my experience. I am completely amateur and untrained, and have hunted high and low, read articles, joined groups, asked questions, I was stuck between PPD and NPD, and wondered if the two might be a possibility. That, or maybe there is something wrong with me. But he has ended up isolated, and I am fearful for his future. He rejects everyone eventually, for the slightest non-comment. And I daren't tell him. But thank you so much for this. It's incredibly clear and informative.

Could you please do a video explaining the difference between PPD and CPTSD.

Thank you for explaining this so clearly Dr. Grande! I was hyper focused on everything you said, and every time a question would pop into my head, your next sentence was answering it. 😄

Complimenti, Dr Grande! 200k!? That is almost 10 times the amount of people that can fit into Madison Square Garden. No pressure, though. I just want you to do well and come up with some interesting scientifically informed medical health topics - like you did today. 😉😊 👍🌹

Please consider adding educational content for the spouse or family members of the person with PPD. Thanks for this enlightening discussion.

Sincerely speaking, your explanation and presentation to me is just superb. Thank you so much

How about a video on differentiation? Signs of being high and low in, and how your family of origin affects it. Love your videos! So happy for you!

Your video was inspirational it helps me to identify some of my circumstances I face in the environment I adjust to dealing with severe mental illness.

You really should be congratulated for focussing your topics on the DSM manual; facilitating, accurate access to current, definitive, black and white data to the general population, to which, they may be otherwise, unable to access independently or understand, or unknowingly be unaware of! Cheers and Merry Christmas Mr Grande🫶🏻

Hello Dr. Grande, I was thinking if you could make a video about toxic shame. I have now very clearly identified that shame lies at the core of my avoidant personality and I would be interested in a more detailed review of toxic shame, its origins, function, impact, how it can be healed, etc.

I have had PPD since the age of 17 and am now in my 60's. I fit all of the diagnostic criteria for PPD, except for suspecting that my spouse is being unfaithful. I believe that my PPD was caused by excessive and incessant bullying in elementary and junior high school. Thanks for posting this video.

I know you’re posting this about me!

please more videos on schizotypal personality disorder!!!!! your videos are very important and information packed! I love it! that you so much

You just know it all huh..lol;) verry good once again..I'm gonna watch again..there was alot of info! But..inthink your videos help these people..cuz they probably try to inform them selfs..since getting treatment is hard! We thank you!!!!

Comment 126: 2026 views. Congratulations on reaching 200K subscribers. 🥺😀🥺 I like the definition Ego-syntonic. Your view of Paranoia is very timely as it has had made some presence in where I have lived. I like your definition - esp the first about the individual thinking others are out to get them. Thankyou Dr. Grande for your work in making us more knowledgeable. 😄😄😄😄😀😀😀😀👍

Really congruent video,interesting and well-put conclusions.

Thank you so much Dr Grande for this video!

Thank you for the insight Dr. Grande.

My opinion is that I love your videos! Calm, rational, and educational, always.👍

THANK GOD YOU INCLUDED THE FIVE FACTOR MODEL ANALYSIS. thanks

Really interesting video, Dr. Todd.

Facinating topic. Love those deep dives. 😆🖒

After watching your videos, i think i have every single personality disorder.

To all out there, thinking about the Etymology of Paranoid Personality Disorder.. and the point Dr Grande made about “bodily contact trauma” and early negative childhood experiences, I delved into brain trauma in children and found these to be helpful:

Very helpful Dr Grande ....thank you

Thank you for your content.🙌its interesting that paranoya is conected to other disorders.

I think all your followers, Dr. Grande, will be able to diagnose soon. Probably won't see our own problems but, oh, we'll "know" what others have got!

I sent my girlfriend a bunch of your videos talking about ppd I hope your able to open her eyes I haven’t been able to for the pass two years I really hope your videos help us because I really don’t know what else to do your my last hope I’m happy I was shown your channel because you might save up I don’t want to loose her I love her so much I just want her to understand thank you for your help god bless you and stay healthy

Dr. Grande thanks again for a very informative video. Would you consider doing one on the 5 factor personality model, and how it may be applied to suicide vulnerability / risk

12 people were happy you reached 200,000 subscribers and me too. Happy 😘😘 SUBSCRIPTION DAY CELEBRATION 😘😘😘

Excellent video Dr Grande

I appreciate your channel.

Thanks for the information Dr Todd

Congrats on hitting 200 thousand subs

Another great video. Thank you, Dr Grande. Two questions please: (1) When you mention " Negative childhood experiences, specifically early body contact trauma", are you talking about physical abuse?; (2) Signs/Symptoms of this personality will appear only if triggered by a certain circumstance?

Spot on,I've just realised that the nearby narcissist also suffers with paranoia,thanks to your detailed information.We have had incidents of huge trucks coming into our area due to missing the turn for their depot.They then have to manoeuvre these huge trucks out of the cul de sac we live in.Sometimes they don't succeed so well.The narcissists front rockery was damaged in the middle of the night by a tyre 3times larger than normal.The tyre marks left confirmed it. They became suspicious of me and I don't drive,but that's not something that's relevant if you want it to be me in their mind it must be.The fact that my pillar at the end of the driveway had been taken out was ignored as all their minions/family gathered to discuss the level of retribution that was to follow.I would never have understood all of the traits and how they come together and most of all how to manage them,except for the kindness of Dr Grande in sharing his wealth of knowledge.Thank you so much for what you do.

Great information. And I really like your cool eyeglasses.

Dr. Grande, will you speak about Dissociative Identity Disorder and Multiple Personal Disorder? What, if any, are the differences? What are the symptoms and treatments? Can either be caused by early childhood medical trauma? Thank you for all the informative videos.

‘Skills training’ as a treatment for this ! What ?? I’d love to see why that’s a good idea. At first glance it seems completely unrelated.

Ok so I was following that really well but then... i didn't lol. I will watch again. It must be difficult diagnosing disorders. Another good one, thanks Dr Grande!

This is outstanding. Thank you

Very insightful.

I love your videos Dr. Grande! I’m working my way through them all right now. I’d love to hear a topic on kink and BDSM and whether or not they are healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety and also whether or not they are healthy ways to express romantic love and attraction. 💕

Came here after watching the Dave Chappelle Oprah interview. It’s fascinating viewing with this in mind.

Very insightful perspectives being brought to the forefront in this video. I wouldn't be surprised if there were a statistic that could represent a majority of those individuals with PPD being misdiagnosed as schizo-typal or schizophrenic. I understand that you don't normally diagnose real life individuals, but I find some of these characteristics overlapping in some predominant historical figures. Alexander the Great for example showed many signs of being a particularly paranoid person, or perhaps under the spectrum of bipolar. What would your professional opinion be in regards to certain eccentric individuals like Beethoven, Winston Churchill or Gandhi? Perhaps you could make some enlightening videos to cover this topic?

Wow! This explains so much!

Can we get some going about the more dominant presenting PDs? BPD and Narcissistic PD? That would be interesting to hear your perspective!

What is body contact trauma you mention in this video. Is it sexual abuse or lack of nurturing?

I second CJ Zander's idea of looking at the gang stalking phenomenon. I think that's a great idea. It would also be great to see a comparative video between clusters a,b, and c. Perhaps framed as "if there was a new personality disorder, how would psychologists decide which cluster to add it to?" (Assuming it would be added to at least one of them).

Dr Grande .. how do you explain cognitive impairment in PPD ?? Would you please explain this ? 🤔

hello.. thank you for your knowledge and clear explanation. Actually I find it helpful and easier in understanding DSM.. I want to ask, can people who has paranoid personality disorder comorbidity with generalized anxiety disorder? Please answer .. Thank you!

Amazing video! Can you do a case study on PPD?!

Awesooooooome video! So interesting.

Hello, I'm new to the channel after being introduced to it by our daughter. As Registered Nurse, I was wondering if many new & / older ailments have now being added to the DSM 5. I'm curious as for example if it has been determined by Physicians' that an individual had taken a myriad of illigal drugs (poly drug use e.g. ice) which I expect were not either developed &/ used when the initial DSM Guide was pubished. It had been determined that the poly drug used has severe mental health damage. Sorry to babble on, but just wanted to ask, as mentioned above, whether it has been determined that these mental health concerns are published in the DSM 5? Kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.

I like this series. I’d love to see more. Borderline. Bipolar. All the BPDs.

I mis the content like this. It was very beneficial.

omg you just described my significant other. I was basically reading about narcissistic personality disorder. it seems like he may have both?(comorbid?) He will never get any medical help. He even told me, do not tell my dr everything cause my own dr will "use it against me" WTF. He has a big ego, very self important and convinced that he is totally normal and other people are "dumb/stupid/naive". gives me lectures on how naive i am..i just leave the room and lock myself in the bathroom and run the water. I cannot really change him, he is what he is. He does not drink/smoke/use drugs.

You mention skill building and cbt to treat this, but I cannot find a comprehensive dive into these treatments in youtube, at least not for PPD. Could you make a video about these treatments for PPD and how to apply them to oneself?

Excellent I am sure I know someone with this disorder ,

Can you pls make a video on F29 Psychosis non organica, non specificata? My brother has a long time substance abuse and has developed many disorders such as F29, but I don't understand what that is? Is that schizophrenia or not? I read somewhere that it is a diagnose which is not permanent but my brother doesn't want to go into treatment so the doctors can evaluate him further. He hasn't taken a bath for 2 years, but he does wash his hands in bathroom for an hour and then cleans his hands for another hour with the towel. So he just washes his hands, not other (=more important) parts of the body.

My mom has this disorder, she also has been highly abusive to me, its very hard to understand in terms of diagnostic criteria there was a narcissistic component to it, almost like psychotic narcissism. Paranoia and rage was the main component, but when I seek counseling on the matter of the abused I suffered, was overall narcissistic and borderline abuse

Please do a comprehensive review of histrionic pd.

Thank you.

Hi Dr Grande Would love to know what disorders person Stalks others.....the most and third party stalking is this a classic narcissistic trait???? Thanks 😊

Fascinating.

Thank you so much for a clear, concise video on PPD. My spouse will not seek treatment. Can you please direct me to good online support groups? I am seeking therapy for myself. Thank you!

Dr pls do a video on mixed personality disorder and the triggers of each of the disorders in the clusters.

I’m getting better but there is still things I’m still paranoid about, because there is some logic to my fears. Mainly I have fears about smells that cause some kind of reaction, though most of them are due to allergies. I’m a pretty shitty person my paranoia has harm mostly me but also my father. I’m not a good person, and now I feel so lost. I’m just faced with the reality of how many time I’ve constantly failed, I need to give myself a purpose. My sleep schedule is abnormal as well and I don’t know if I could ever really fix that. I hate being here in isolation with no breaks to make feel oh no I’m normal and everything is fine. Nothing is normal and I’m completely useless and also garbage.

I always think people are trying to belittle me or “double talk” like say something that could mean a few different things.. I also think people try to intimidate me on purpose, like they sense my vulnerability and want to take advantage. I also think people spit in my food and drinks, I have a 5 year old son that I hate sending anywhere because I’m afraid people are trying to hurt him or poison him. I’ve come to hate people even my own mother. I fantasize about their deaths. Im a recluse and truly think that this lifestyle staying away from people is the only way I’ll be able to live on this earth.

Can you please do a PPD vs BPD "behaviour and thoughts" video?

Would you do a video on attachment disorder?