Is paranoia a side-effect of ADHD medicine?
I started taking Concerta to help my ADHD when I was 8, and everything seemed fine 'till about six months ago, when I started becoming increasingly paranoid. I've never had paranoia before, and I don't know what else could be causing it except my medication because my family doesn't really have a history of paranoia. Is it possible that the medication is effecting my mental state and making me paranoid? Is it something I should be worried about or something I should see a psychologist about? Any helpful answers appreciated. Thanks.
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Persons with paranoid personality disorder tend to be self-centered, self-important, defencive, and emotionally distant. Their paranoia manifests itself in constant suspicions rather than full-blown delusions. The disorder often impedes social and personal relationships and career advancement. Some individuals with PPD are described as "litigious," as they are constantly initiating frivolous law suits. PPD is more common in men than in women, and typically begins in early adulthood.
The word 'paranoid' has slipped into general use to refer to enhanced suspiciousness, often with the implication that such suspiciousness is evidence of unusual sensitivity and perceptiveness. Hence the catch-phrases 'Paranoia is total awareness' and 'The fact that you're paranoid doesn't mean that you aren't being followed'.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms (see Paranoia). www.wrongdiagnosis.com/.../paranoia/side-effects.htm - Cached - Similar Always advise your doctor of any medications side effects.
Good luck and Take care as always!
paranoia is a physical disorder that often intrigued by a bad memories that you had in the past