The Meaning of Parno or Paranoid in Slang Language and from a Medical Perspective, Also Know the Symptoms

Kapanlagi.com - The use of slang language among young people has become a common thing. Easily, we will come across various slang vocabulary as an insertion in daily conversations among young people. Although it has become a common thing, the fact is that there are still slang words used by young people that many people do not know the meaning of. The meaning of 'parno' is one of them.

Yes, 'parno' is one of the slang words that is quite often used by young people today. The word 'parno' is commonly used to describe someone's mood or feelings at a certain time. So, what is the true meaning of 'parno' and how is it used in daily conversations?

To find out, let's take a look at the explanation of the meaning of 'parno' below which has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Meaning of Parno Based on the Origin of the Word

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Parno has become a popular slang word commonly used by young people today. As previously mentioned, parno is used to describe someone's feelings or mood. Although it is considered a slang word, interestingly the term parno has already entered the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI). According to KBBI, the meaning of parno is allegedly derived from the word paranoid or paranoia.

Meanwhile, in the medical world, the meaning of parno or paranoid is a mental illness or personality disorder that causes the sufferer to think or imagine. Usually, someone with this personality disorder will tend to think negatively about someone else. A paranoid person can assume that others will do harm to them.

2. The Meaning of Parno as Slang Language

Based on the explanation of the meaning of parno according to the origin of the word above, we know that parno comes from the word paranoid. From that explanation, paranoid becomes a personality disorder that can cause various feelings such as fear, worry, suspicion, or anxiety towards others who are perceived as a threat.

However, as a slang language, it turns out that the meaning of parno has a narrower meaning. In conversations among young people, the word parno is not used to identify various feelings such as fear, worry, suspicion, or anxiety (as previously explained). As a slang word, parno is only used to describe the feeling of fear.

In addition, parno is not only used to describe the feeling of fear caused by others. The term parno can also be used to describe the feeling of fear caused by other things, such as places, situations, events, and so on. As a slang word, among young people, the use of the word parno is the same as the use of the word "takut" (afraid) in daily conversations. 

3. Symptoms of Paranoid

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The meaning of paranoia or paranoid as a medical condition is also important to know. This is because this personality disorder can be experienced by anyone. Therefore, it is important to know what the symptoms are so that if you experience them, you can take action to overcome them. Here are some common symptoms of paranoia.

1. Easily suspicious, making it difficult to trust others.

2. A tendency to be suspicious of others also makes it difficult to commit to relationships.

3. A paranoid person's suspicious nature also makes it difficult for them to socialize, so they often withdraw from their social environment.

4. A paranoid person tends to take a serious approach to daily life because their mind is filled with the need to be constantly vigilant.

5. Difficulty controlling emotions, which is often shown by easily becoming angry or hostile towards others.

6. Highly sensitive to criticism. For them, criticism from others can be seen as a threat or attack.

7. A paranoid person's suspicious nature also makes it difficult for them to work with others.

4. How to Overcome Paranoid

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In addition to the meaning of paranoia or paranoid and its symptoms, it is also important to know how to overcome it. Yes, you don't need to worry if you find these paranoid symptoms in yourself. There are several things that can be done to overcome paranoia.

As reported by alodokter.com, there are two things that can be done to overcome paranoia, namely through psychotherapy and medication. Psychotherapy for paranoid patients is done by training or getting used to communicating and socializing with the surrounding environment. This is believed to help overcome paranoia gradually.

In more severe cases, when accompanied by other symptoms such as anxiety disorders, depression symptoms, or behavioral disorders, self-harm, paranoid treatment requires medication. However, of course, the administration of medication must also be accompanied by counseling from a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Those are some reviews about the meaning of paranoia or paranoid along with its symptoms and how to overcome it. Hopefully, this article is useful and can answer your curiosity about what paranoia is.

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