i'm subject to paranoia as well - it's gotten extreme during periods of psychosis during mania. even when not psychotic - my nature is to be very cautious, paranoid. finding that limiting my exposure to the outside world helps - i'm disabled SSDI due to bipolar, so i don't have to face the workplace anymore. stores and such make me paranoid if i am not feeling stable. problem is i'm a hermit now.

wish you well and will check out your thread.