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Is it a symptom of psychosis to take everything the wrong way and misinterpret people's intentions? and take everything extremely seriously?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't say with this: limited history. The person may be overly sensitive or naturally a bit on the paranoid side. The only way to know if this is actually due to psychosis is via comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Take care.

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Answered 7/2/2014

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