Psychology of the Paranoid Stalker Blogger

Let us for a minute analyze the psychology of the stalkers and see if they fit the bill for Paranoid Personality Disorder. We’ll compare them with the step for identifying it from this source at eHow.com.

Step 1

Know that people with paranoid personality disorder are often socially isolated and view others with distrust. People with this disorder tend to view the world as hostile and threatening. They often blame others and accuse them of having evil motives.

Step 2

Realize that people with paranoid personality disorder treat others with suspicion. They expect to be slighted or exploited. They are easily offended and hold grudges for an unreasonable length of time.

Step 3

Recognize that people with paranoid personality disorder tend to be overly sensitive, intolerant and unnecessarily critical when dealing with others. Individuals with this disorder often have an attitude of arrogance and superiority. They are unwilling and unaware of any defects or weaknesses in their own personality.

Step 4

Understand that people with this disorder may appear cold and callous to others. They often lack a sense of humor and are consistently intense and on-guard for any perceived threat.

Step 5

Treat the disorder. Treatment options are often limited for individuals with paranoid personality disorder. The use of any medications is often met with suspicion and the individual refuses to comply with the medication regimen. The overall lack of trust in anyone makes the establishment of a psychotherapeutic relationship impossible.

To compare, here is the analysis of the stalker bloggers:

1) “They often blame others and accuse them of having evil motives.” This is observable daily at LGF2.0, not the least of which are the administrators themselves.

2) “They are easily offended and hold grudges for an unreasonable length of time.” Again, hair trigger knee-jerks are a daily occurrence at LGF2.0 in numerous comments from numerous sources. Of course, with the number of multiple sock puppets in frequent use by these stalkers, it’s possible this trait is being magnified.

3) “Recognize that people with paranoid personality disorder tend to be overly sensitive, intolerant and unnecessarily critical when dealing with others. Individuals with this disorder often have an attitude of arrogance and superiority. They are unwilling and unaware of any defects or weaknesses in their own personality.” Not only do the stalkers fail to see what’s wrong with themselves, we can chalk this trait up to Pamela Geller too.

4) “They often lack a sense of humor and are consistently intense and on-guard for any perceived threat.” This is particularly true of Rodan, who sees threats around every corner, even the most innocuous comment will send him on a tirade.

5) “Treat the disorder.” Considering number 3 on this list, it is unlikely that the stalkers themselves would be able to seek out treatment in that they don’t see anything as being wrong with them. Perhaps some of their peers/friends can get through to them, but in light of their suspicions of others, this seems a remote chance.

One might ponder if the sane people who spend time at LGF2.0 might reconsider exactly what it is they’re supporting. Only time will tell.