Hi Pink,
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Originally Posted by PinkButterflies8915
So I've learned recently that apparently a lot of us may become delusional when stressed. I know not everyone experiences this but I'm wondering if I struggle with it. I just don't want to say I do if I don't. However sometimes when I'm stressed out I start believing things that have no evidence for them and I can't shake them off. The most common one is that my boyfriend is cheating on me with a particular friend of his. Every so often I'll question him about it and he'll tell me that he's absolutely not cheating on me, he's a pretty trustworthy guy. But its like it doesn't even matter to me in those moments. I have violent thoughts (which I would not act on), I become incredibly upset and anxious because I'm convinced of this belief. Is this delusional behavior? Like I said nothing can shake this off and I'm scared of acting this way again.
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Cheating is highly probable. You are not delusional. Paranoid - yes - but perhaps it is your gut telling you something and in that case it might be justified. Justified emotions are based on fact / reality. If your boyfriend is cheating on you, then your paranoia is certainly justified. Either way it is possible that he is cheating - SO - it is justified. You just have to remember that your boyfriend may not be cheating. Until you know for a fact - try not to behave as though he is cheating or else you'll bring upon a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Paranoia is NOT psychosis / delusional. They are two different things. Paranoia is an important emotion that is highly stigmatized - unfortunately people are quick to label their emotions as delusional.
It is becoming a norm to cheat. It is sad. Just remember - emotions are NOT facts. They are important and should always be validated even when they are not justified - but you need to befriend your emotions because they have a purpose...
Also - people with BPD can have stress induced paranoid ideation - but all humans can.
Have a good day
Hope this helps,
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