‘Paranoia’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 9

Q: I am from Singapore and recently found out that my grandmother has some symptoms that are quite fascinating.
My grandma is 73 this year and has suffered diabetes for many years. Recently the condition worsened, so she has to be sent for kidney dialysis (twice or thrice per week). She stays with my uncle [...]

Q: My significant other’s brother has been diagnosed a Delusional Schizophrenic. What I am wondering is if he abruptly stops taking his medication, what can and will most likely happen? Also was wondering if he can experience headaches?

A: Under no circumstances should he abruptly stop is medication! If he stops his medication, gradually or [...]

Q: I wondered what your view was regarding hearing voices and seeing images? Is there any difference if you hear voices coming from outside, to voices which you think are occurring inside your head? From my very limited knowledge, it appears that voices that talk to you from the outside would be more likely linked [...]

Q: I have a few unanswered questions, hope you can help clarify them for me. What are the main differences between Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorder? And what are the main differences between high functioning Autism and Asperger’s?
How do you decipher if the person is encountering strong intrusive thoughts that they have succumbed to believing [...]

Q: I am suffering from serious problems. Mainly initially it used to be in sexual fantasies. Now I am feeling my eyes have become corrupt as some bad thing filled my eyes and my whole body is intoxicated (may be due to bad hormone levels) and I am frequently having bad thoughts. For some time [...]