I have had bipolar 1 mania for over 30 years off and on. For decades I thought I was just psychically gifted. I'm still not sure if that is the case, maybe we are all really tuned in (delusions taking over idk?) - but I do know that finally I was prescribed something that has toned it down - I am not schitzophrenic but perphenazine 2mg 2x's a day (generic for trilafon) has helped tone it down. That being said - paranoia, feelings of impending doom and fear are EXACTLY why I looked for - and found this group today. I was fine, having a happy day, when boom - fear began small then stronger - when I noticed it I did call a crisis line to have them help talk me down - breath, walk, task - and then came here. Your title grabbed me and gave me an instant hug. Thank you for sharing!