Hi Torn,
I agree with that. It all depends on the day, I guess. When I'm called out on it, I attempt to explain why. It usually ends up sounding like a bunch of excuses though. Lol. Does your T like to challenge you?
Believe me, I WANT to see one. I'm just not too sure if I'll become comfortable enough to talk about anything that would help. Or manage to keep up on the appointments (mostly due to my constantly-changing sleep schedule). I'm going to try my best. I will let you know after the appointment
Does it help having a name put to the thoughts and feelings? I bet it puts a lot of worries at ease. And it sounds like you do better than me with the paranoia thing, if that helps at all. Lol.
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Originally Posted by Torn Mind
I wonder how others here deal with potentially paranoid scenarios, such as when you’re convinced others are talking about you or laughing at you or thinking secret negative judgements and criticisms of you? The best I can manage is to rationalize it and tell myself that it’s *probably* my paranoia and that my own fear is creating this conviction. But it doesn’t make it any less real or frightening or painful  . |
(Just figured out how to do this quote thing. Lol.)
I'm sorry you go through that.. I really hope it gets better for you. I don't know if it will mean anything..but I can relate to every bit of that. My phone is my way to feel 'less noticeable'. I don't know if it brings more attention to me or not, but it keeps me from watching for people looking at me. A friend of mine brought up how I always get on my phone as soon as we walk through the Wal-Mart doors. I had to think about why I do, probably because the front is always the most crowded. Is there any certain situation that causes those thoughts for you?
Hope you are doing well
,
Chris.