Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized
by paranoia and a pervasive distrust of longstanding and widespread
distrust of others. Those who are hypersensitive state, are easily
offended, and usually relate to the world by vigilant scanning of the
environment for clues or suggestions to validate their harmful ideas or
prejudices. Paranoid individuals are keen observers. They think they are in danger and for signs and threats of danger, regardless of any facts.