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Permanently paranoid!

I get so paranoid all the time and it's really getting me down.

When my friends say ANYTHING, I end up reading into it and getting anxious. The same with guys. I sent one guy this picture of me and I was terrified he was going to think I was ugly and ignore me. So after I'd sent it, I was mentally analysing the way he was acting with me afterwards! It's crazy.

I also hate walking in public alone, because I get paranoid that I'm being stared at. I'm sure that people in cars look at me as they pass by. I get really nervous and fretful and am generally WAY too paranoid.

Can anyone help me get over this?

Reply 1

Perhaps you need to speak to someone about this if its really getting to you, like a counsellor.

Reply 2

I am paranoid as well, even when I know someone isn't talking about me I am still convinced that they are. It's extremely annoying.

Reply 3

I'm tres paranoid. And even though I know it's over nothing and it's pointless, it still annoys me. I'm slightly better now though.

I don't know how you get over it, I think as life changes it tends to take more of a back burner when you have things going on in life.

Reply 4

Sometimes my paranoia is worse when I am in a certain place; with certain people etc.

Reply 5

Anonymous
I get so paranoid all the time and it's really getting me down.

When my friends say ANYTHING, I end up reading into it and getting anxious. The same with guys. I sent one guy this picture of me and I was terrified he was going to think I was ugly and ignore me. So after I'd sent it, I was mentally analysing the way he was acting with me afterwards! It's crazy.

I also hate walking in public alone, because I get paranoid that I'm being stared at. I'm sure that people in cars look at me as they pass by. I get really nervous and fretful and am generally WAY too paranoid.

Can anyone help me get over this?

Seeing a counsellor would be best for you i feel nobody could really help you in one message, theres not much anyone here can say.
I could help if you could handle receiving alot of PMs from me :p: