Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients and their loved ones may wish to ask the doctor the following paranoia-related questions:

1. What is causing my loved one's paranoia?
   
   
2. Does my loved one have any underlying condition that may be causing or contributing to his/her paranoia?
   
   
3. Doos my loved one have a major disorder associated with paranoia?
   
   
4. Could stress, drug or alcohol use be contributing to my loved one's paranoia?
   
   
5. I am sometimes suspicious of the motives of others. Does this mean I’m paranoid?
   
   
6. Will my loved one's paranoia get progressively worse over time?
   
   
7. What are my loved one's treatment options?
   
   
8. Is my loved one likely to benefit from medications? Which do you recommend and why? What are the potential side effects?
   
   
9. Should my loved one undergo therapy? Can you recommend a qualified therapist?