Will social security stop giving me ssi benefits if i stop taking my medication for paranoid schizophrenia? i dont want to jeopardize the payments.

Likely not: The government does not have medication spies. If you need the medication take it. If you don't need it then consider a life without it. Consult your doctor for appropriate treatment to feel best.

Please don’t be concerned about losing social security. You won’t. The important thing about your medication - is it helping you? If not see your Psychiatrist to adjust your meds. If you are not confident in your Psychiatrist see another for a 2nd opinion. You would also benefit from seeing a Clinical Psychologist to learn to cope with stress & change & to let you know about special programs.