[M.K.]

When I go walking through town I often get the feeling that people are talking about me, and often overhear snippets of conversation that seem to have hidden meanings pertaining to me. It has occurred to me that I could be paranoid. But then again, I could be right. Does anybody else have similar feelings? Are there any confirmed paranoics who could tell me what it’s like ?

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Name : M.K., Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 31, City : Sydney, State : NA, Country : Australia, Education level : Technical School, 

[Marie22253]

I understand what you are saying. I have felt this also to some degree. It’s happening less and less for me once my own self-confidence has improved. Once you start concentrating on your own life and forgetting what ‘they’ might be thinking and saying, the worries of that will lessen greatly.

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Name : Marie22253, Gender : F, City : Boston, State : MA, Country : United States, 

[Big-Brother]

Paranoia, like other pyschological conditions, is inherently irrational. Though it may not seem like it, it is often difficult to substantiate your paranoia. If you could substantiate it, you would not be paranoid; you would be rightfully concerned about the given situation. Although I have suffered from lapses of paranoia, I have realized on closer examination that the paranoia is often not well-founded. Unless you are in a position of importance, it is unlikely people have the time to waste plotting against you. But who knows? I may have been brainwashed to tell you this. I am sure the U.S. Government is working on the ultimate in BIG BROTHER methods. Watch out! Just kidding. If you encounter a situation in which you feel paranoid, ask yourself what the perpetrator’s motive is. If that doesn’t help and you’re still concerned, plot against them. Give them a taste of their own medicine, whether they deserve it or not. Nothing cures paranoia better than instilling paranoia yourself.

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[Elizabeth25321]

While you didn’t specify your age with your posting, I’m curious to know if you’re a teenager. What you’re experiencing is probably just a manifestation of your insecurities. Psychologists have noticed this type of feeling is extremely common in adolescents, and it’s usually gone by the time a person hits adulthood. This isn’t always true, though, and it could be that you’re suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder. If you’re only feeling these things mildly, I wouldn’t worry about it that much. Try working on your self-confidence and see if the situation improves. If it’s severe enough that you’re starting to avoid social situations because of it, I’d recommend seeing a counselor or psychologist. There’s a certain social stigma attached to such things, but sometimes a visit to one can really help. You may have a simple problem with your body chemistry that they can help clear up, and you’ll be a lot happier because of it.

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