Paranoid
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Charles Carlson, DO, MS

Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)

Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.

Yu Shirai, MD

Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)

Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.

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  • Feeling that I am the topic of conversation when I go out in public

  • I need to be careful because there are people planning to attack me

  • Feeling that my thoughts are being broadcasted to those around me

  • My thoughts are being extracted by someone or somebody

  • Often get the feeling that I am being spied on

  • Feeling someone is out to get me

  • The newspaper keeps publishing articles that actually refer to me

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About the Symptom

Unreasonable feelings of distrust or unwanted attention from others. This can be caused by various physical or mental health conditions.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Feel like somebody is targeting me

Possible Causes

Generally, Paranoid can be related to:

  • Alzheimer dementia (AD)

    Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The brain shrinks, affecting memory and behavior. Symptoms worsen over time and can interfere with daily life. Increasing age raises the risk for Alzheimer dementia.

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

    An autoimmune disease caused by the body's immune system attacking organs and cells. The exact cause is unclear, but risk factors include being female, childbearing age, and heredity. SLE may involve nearly every organ system in the body with a wide range of potential symptoms that often wax and wane over time.

  • Syphilis (including syphilitic alopecia)

    A sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochetal bacteria T. pallidum. The disease has many stages, from lumps and ulcers in the groin to involvement of the heart, brain, and nerves.

Related serious diseases

Sometimes, Paranoid may be related to these serious diseases:

  • Alcohol poisoning

    This term refers to a condition when a person has consumed too much alcohol and the resulting intoxication causes problems with their ability to stay conscious, breathe safely, or leads to dangerous metabolic issues such as low blood sugar.

  • Cerebral infarction

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

  • Do you feel like being threatened or in danger?

  • Do you feel you fatigued?

  • Do you struggle with insomnia?

  • Do you have a reduced appetite and eat less food?

  • Are you tired and unmotivated daily?

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Reviewed By:

Charles Carlson, DO, MS

Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)

Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.

Yu Shirai, MD

Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)

Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.

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