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paranoia
paranoia Paranoia refers to a long-lasting mental disorder marked by gradually developing fixed delusions, often involving persecution or jealousy, that do not change with reassurance.
Paranoia refers to a long-lasting mental disorder marked by gradually developing fixed delusions, often involving persecution or jealousy, that do not change with reassurance. Clear, organized thinking is otherwise preserved, and the person’s emotions and behavior tend to fit the delusional beliefs.