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Originally Posted by ultramar
Can anyone explain what the difference is between 'clinical paranoia' and suspiciousness or self-esteem issues (i.e. thinking people don't like you, etc.) -I think what are called 'cognitive distortions' versus 'clinical' (re psychotic) paranoia?
It's confusing, because when I think of the word paranoia, I think of all-out psychosis. But, on the other hand, being 'paranoid' is a word/experience used in every day life, by people without mental illness, as well. How do you tell the difference?
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I like this! Never thought about it that way---I would definitely prefer to think of my mild 'paranoia' as a cognitive distortion rather than a form of psychosis. Nice to know that it's not necessarily pathological. Thank you! You always seem to make such logical and reasoned posts, and I for one appreciate that.
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