Hi dreambird, Always told my kids "ain't no such thing as a "dumb"/"stupid" question",
only people shrouded in ignorance and pride award themselves for not asking.

Are you paranoid? hmm...there've been times when I thought someone else was in a room with me, and there was no one there. I don't think I was/am "paranoid" for these feelings.

Then there have been times when I was in a vulnerable position (walking through the subway system in NYC in a mini skirt and long boots at 3 am), and I had reason to be fearful...I needed a bit of "paranoia" in such situations. Had to get my own back. (We all need a bit of "paranoia" for self preservation--it is wise to have "some" healthy paranoia)

I dunno, does it happen often? How often?

In particular...yes, this is what they always ask "Do you hear voices?" Is whatever actually talking?