
French: (please verify) paranoïa (fr) f.
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Armenian: please add this translation if you can. Albanian: please add this translation if you can. Extreme, irrational distrust of others. The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of 6 subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others. Paranoia ( countable and uncountable, plural paranoias or ( archaic ) paranoiæ) Surface analysis is para- ( “ abnormal, beyond ” ) + nous ( “ mind ” ) + -ia ( “ (medical) condition ” ). Ultimately from Ancient Greek παράνοια ( paránoia, “ madness ” ), from παράνοος ( paránoos, “ demented ” ), from παρά ( pará, “ beyond, beside ” ) + νόος ( nóos, “ mind, spirit ” ). Genetics: Research suggests that certain (still unknown) genes may affect a person's susceptibility to paranoia.Paranoia Wikipedia Alternative forms. Exposures to toxic substances: Certain steroids taken by athletes and some insecticides, fuel, and paint are also associated with paranoia. Effects of recreational drugs and alcohol: Some drugs may trigger paranoia, such as cocaine, cannabis, alcohol, ecstasy, LSD, and amphetamines. Lack of sleep: Lack of sleep can trigger feelings of insecurity and even unsettling feelings and hallucinations. Hearing loss can also trigger paranoid thoughts in some people. Physical illness: Paranoia is sometimes a symptom of physical illnesses such as Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, strokes, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Mental health: Experiencing anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, along with the expectation that others are criticizing you, may make you more likely to experience paranoid thoughts and become more upset by them. Media reports of crime, terrorism, and violence may also play a role in triggering paranoid feelings. External environment: Some research suggests that paranoid thoughts are more common in communities where you feel isolated from the people around you rather than connected to them. Adverse childhood experiences (ACES): These may lead you to believe that the world is unsafe and people are not to be trusted. Life experiences: You are more likely to experience paranoid thoughts when you are in vulnerable, isolated, or stressful situations.