Paranoid Personality (PPD)
DSM: 301.0 ICD: F60.0In this series, we explore the mysterious paranoid personality by discussing its increase in the post-pandemic landscape. We discuss the instability inherent in this type as well as the 6 subtypes according to Millon (self-righteous, obdurate, querulous, insular, fanatic paraphrenic, and malignant paraphrenic). We also contrast paraphrenia and schizophrenia diagnoses and end the series by discussing 3 true crime cases with paranoid components: Jeffrey Weise, Richard Farley, and Timothy McVeigh.
Paranoid Personality or Borderline Personality? | The Unstable Duo
Paranoid personalities and borderline personalities can be difficult to distinguish because of many overlaps. Can it be done? In this blog, we parse out the differences between these two unstable personalities.
Doc Fish
Ep 28: The Post Pandemic Narcissist | Unmasking Paranoid Personality
In this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) reveal the complex, dangerous, and often misdiagnosed Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD). We discuss the rising prevalence of PPD in the post-pandemic world, the clinical challenges in identifying and treating these individuals, and the critical differences between Paranoid Personalities and narcissism. We believe you’re seeing more of these types in your circles as well, and we want you to be equipped with knowledge so you can best protect yourself! Thus, we unpack not only the DSM-5-TR characteristics of Paranoid Personality Disorder, but we also reveal our clinical experience with these types. We include common themes such as: lack of trust, severe gastrointestinal issues, sadomasochism, medical self-sabotage, shedding identities, and the paranoid character’s unique relationship with aggression towards the same-sex. We reveal why we think this type is popping up even more in our circles, what the pandemic had to do with it, and how you can identify these types to keep yourself safe!
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Paranoid Personality: The Post-Pandemic Narcissist?
Paranoid personality disorder is not often discussed, but did you know they can look like narcissists? Not only are these types very common and hiding in plain sight, but paranoid personalities are often more dangerous than narcissists! Read on to learn more about the paranoid personality that might be hiding in your life!
Doc Fish
Ep 27: What's Worse Than a Narcissist? | The Baddest of Them All
In this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unveil the darkest aspects of personality, focusing on narcissism at its most severe forms. We explore the spectrum of personality types that range from mildly unpleasant to dangerously malignant, discussing examples and case studies that illustrate their risk in relationships. We specifically unpack narcissistic and paranoid personality disorders, malignant narcissism, antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy and sociopathy, and sadistic personalities. While further exploring the characteristics, overlaps, and distinctions among these disorders, we end with a discussion about terrorism and extreme manifestations of sadism.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
50 Shades of Personality Darkness
What personality traits and disorders are the most dangerous? I found a researcher who was kind enough to create an entire Spectrum of Negative Personality to help us understand! Let’s dive into the dark parts of personality!
Doc Fish
Ep 07: Personalities That Kill
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we discuss personality darkness and specifically focus on personalities that are prone to violence and extreme behavior. We also discuss two important research studies, the Milgram study and the Stanford prison experiment, that shed light on the capacity for humans to engage in harmful acts. We then delve into the different personality types within Cluster A (schizoid, schizotypal, and paranoid); Cluster B (borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic); and Cluster C (avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive) and discuss their risk levels for violence and murder. In this conversation, we also explore sadistic personalities, a category not included in the DSM, but included in multiple other personality theories. We highlight the characteristics and behaviors associated with each type and discuss the potential for violence and destructive behavior. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these personalities and their potential risks in order to promote awareness and better understanding of human behavior.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Personalities That Kill
Harm to others surrounds us in a ridiculous amount of ways. The popularity of true crime, dark genres, horror media, etc., provides evidence that people are interested in this topic. And of course, there’s always some recent event that can remind us of the darkness people have in them. There is SO much I could say about this topic, but for now: What personalities are at the most risk to kill?
Doc Fish