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Informative Paper Outline: Similarities Between Paranoia And Anxiety

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Informative paper outline: Paranoia and Anxiety

Stephany Alvarado
West Coast University, Ontario English 240: Written Communication
Dr. Sharon Lyn Stein’s
July 10, 2023

Abstract

Social anxiety and paranoia are mental illnesses that share similarities but are two different mental health conditions. Some obvious similarities that they share are anxious feelings and persistent concerns related to social contact. Social anxiety is known more as a common mental health condition classified by extreme fear and the uncomfortable feeling of being in social positions. Paranoia pertains to a constant and definite belief that other people want to intentionally harm you. Treatment for both can differ to an extent but they have some similar …show more content…

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Examining the changes in diagnostic criteria, the relationship between social anxiety and paranoia, and the similarities and differences between the two conditions enhance our understanding of these mental health issues (Taylor & Stopa, 2012). When we take the time to investigate the changes made in how social anxiety and paranoia are diagnosed, the connection between them, and the ways in which they are similar or different, we can learn a lot about just how complex these conditions are. Overall, making sure individuals receive the right diagnosis, treatment, and therapy, it can make a real difference in managing their symptoms, improving their and well-being, to help them have positive and healthy social

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