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Paranoia: A Journey Into Extreme Mistrust and Anxiety
Demonstrating that paranoia is not confined to those with a severe mental health problem, Daniel Freeman explores its true extent across society. He uncovers a range of causes including genetics, trauma, tiredness, low self-confidence and drug use; presents accounts from people who have been affected; and describes ways to overcome feelings of mistrust.
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Published February 1, 2024
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Daniel Freeman
51 books17 followersDaniel Freeman is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Medical Research Council (MRC) Senior Clinical Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry, Oxford University. One of the United Kingdom's leading clinical psychologists, he is a Fellow of University College, Oxford and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
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February 2, 2024
It is a fascinating book that looks at the causes and cures of paranoia.
On the whole, this book feels quite personal. The author has spent most of his career treating paranoia as something that can be helped rather than a symptom of existing mental illness. His ideas were interesting, and the experiments novel. The use of virtual reality to help understand people's perception of themselves and others was a particular favourite.
This book has answers, too. Practical advice on how to manage levels of mistrust. All in all, an excellent book.
On the whole, this book feels quite personal. The author has spent most of his career treating paranoia as something that can be helped rather than a symptom of existing mental illness. His ideas were interesting, and the experiments novel. The use of virtual reality to help understand people's perception of themselves and others was a particular favourite.
This book has answers, too. Practical advice on how to manage levels of mistrust. All in all, an excellent book.
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