An individual with paranoia experiences a constant sense of danger, tension, and a feeling of being watched. They believe they are the target of persecution by specific people, institutions, or general phenomena and are going to be harmed. They perceive a persistent negative, mocking, or hostile attitude from their environment and the people around them. Paranoid thoughts, or delusional thoughts, are beliefs that are unsuitable with reality, representing a perceptual pathology and indicating a psychotic state. It is impossible to discourage a person from these beliefs based on facts. Consequently, the individual may act according to these thoughts, which could involve hiding, changing their appearance, leaving their home, isolating themselves, removing electronic devices, or deactivating social media accounts.
Immediate medication treatment is necessary.