To the editor — The “only thing we have to fear is fear itself!” - Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This is one of the most striking quotations ever uttered by a U.S. president; yet with great trepidation, ...

Having suspicions and worries regarding loved ones is normal to a certain extent. When these fears are exaggerated and not founded on any real basis, however, these notions are termed paranoia.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disorder that involves rumination, can lead to paranoid thoughts and paranoia. OCD occurs when a person experiences a cycle of obsessive thoughts and urges ...

Paranoia is an insidious experience. It's common. Most of us will experience paranoia at one point or another. For some, however, paranoia can become a more chronic experience. This is often the case ...

Paranoia is a common word that's commonly misunderstood. "S/he's so paranoid!" can be heard in everyday conversation with the same incomprehension as saying someone is "OCD" because they're organized.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being paranoid carries a pretty negative connotation. We imagine a fragile-looking guy cautiously meandering the streets, maybe right up ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. LONDON (AP) _ If you think they're out to get you, you're not alone. Paranoia, once assumed to ...