Question 1

what is being paranoid?

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Paranoia : Is when deep shame is projected outward and you begin to feel that people are out to get you or know your most embarrassing secrets or have a vendetta against you and are scheming to hurt you. It can include feeling that people are reading your mind or that they can magically steal thoughts from from your mind or that the tv and radio are talking about you. It can take many other forms as well.

Question 2

how can i stop being so paranoid?

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Find a good: therapist.  It may be difficult to trust him/her but make and act of faith and continue on.  Your doc or state psychological association can help w/referral.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

im so paranoid, anyone can help me?

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Baseless: Paranoia is an uncomfortable symptom for which there are many causes.  Fortunately, depending on the cause, it often eases with effective treatment.  In the case of the paranoia that can be a side effect of smoking marijuana, relief comes with simple abstinence from the drug.  When paranoia persists for several days it's a good idea to see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

what to do if i feel paranoid and overthinking?

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The symptoms you: mention can be very distressing but there are treatments.  Please see a mental health professional.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

am i sick or just feeling paranoid if diseases?

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See your doctor: This kind of question is best addressed in a face-to-face discussion with a doctor who knows your medical background and can examine you to see if you have a particular condition, or to talk with you about anxiety issues.

Question 6

can absinthe make you more paranoid than usual?

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Not a big surprise.: Absinthe has a BIG bad reputation which is probably part of its attraction and mystique. If you have a tendency toward paranoia, you might want to steer clear of things that alter your consciousness - any alcohol or recreational drugs. But it may just be a nocebo (opposite of placebo) effect. Take care of yourself and you'll have less cause for concern. Best wishes.

Question 7

i can get really jumpy all of a sudden. paranoid?

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Jumpy: Jumpy is more like anxiety or hypersensitivity. Are you suspicious of motives of others or have unusual beliefs that others don't share with you?. Are you avoidant & fearful of harm from others inspite of reassurance to the contrary?. Do you have other symptoms of anxiety?. Knowledge of those questions may help clarify the issue.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: paranoid?

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A type of fear: Someone who fears others mean to harm him/her in some way. They may believe or think others are spying on them or plotting to kill them. When the fear is totally irrational and  without basis it may be delusional and psychotic in nature.

Question 9

can you tell me how i could stop being so paranoid!?

Accepted Answer

Present: Most paranoia is misperceiving the present moment as threatening.  Reality testing about your current state and the state of things around you now is a way to counter paranoia

Question 10

can i be paranoid without having a specific disorder?

Accepted Answer

Paranoid personality: Extreme paranoid behaviour can occur in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, an extreme form of manic depression. However, it is commonly seen alone as a personality trait, called paranoia.

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