what do you guys do...

...about paranoia?

I have not been feeling right lately. I feel weird. Things have gone unfocused on the edges. In a mental way. Not literally.

My husband and daughter are visiting his parents. Leaving tuesday morning, coming back thursday night. I was supposed to go, but my work are being assholes and scheduled me DESPITE how I ****ing asked off three months ago, was told it was okay, was told ****ing yesterday by my ****ing boss that it's NOT okay, and now I'm ****ing stuck! It was a pain coordinating this trip because his sister lives in kansas and it's hard/next to impossible for us all to get together. So they're going without me, though my husband said it's against his better judgement.

So I'm sort of freaking out!!!

What do you guys do when you're paranoid and terrified and alone for three days?!

I understand the fear, being pissed off, and upset at not being able to go. I would be resentful too. I don't see the paranoia here. Can you elaborate? Is it that you fear work is out to get you?

Being outside. Observing. Not fearing your paranoia, not rationalising. Just walking.

I got a security system installed and keep a machete by my bed. I practice my moves and go over what I'd do if someone were to break in. I have 3 dogs to warn me of incoming danger. I keep a phone next to me at all times. None of this cures my paranoia, but it does help. I wish I had a cure to offer you.

I'm sorry you are in this situation. Your work sucks to do this to you. If you get scared, come to PC and write us. (((Hugs)))

Well in the event of a zombie apocalypse, I guess we know who to call now I live in Brooklyn NY. So I have my keys in my hand ready to go before I get to my door. I leave a light on inside the home, if I'm feeling paranoid, leave some music on or a tv. But I prefer it quiet so I can hear when I am home. I like to talk on the phone with friends and family, keeps me sane. Keep up a routine, set the coffee timer night before, shower, tv (all your favorite shows), book (reread a favorite or splurge on gossip magazines), bedtime, coffee, breakfast, work, dinner, phone, etc. Keep it cool. Call a friend up for dinner?

You can lose hours on PC! Log in and post away! Not alone! Recognizing it's paranoia is huge. Talk it through. 3 days will go by fast. It's a perfect netflix marathon!

I post here, leave all the lights on and stay close to my dog.

I'm in this exact situation!

My parents and sister are out on a trip (they've been gone since Thursday).

I'm extremely paranoid that someone is going to break into my house in the middle of the night and try to kill me. I haven't been able to sleep.

Thanks for the responses guys.

I'm sorry for swearing so much. I'm just so angry in general! I don't know what's happening to me! I'm frenzied on the outside and on the inside. I can't really explain it. I want to explode out of my skin. I keep on destroying things. I feel like I have no control over the things coming out of my mouth. I feel like I'm losing control in general!

My situation doesn't involve being afraid of people or of anyone breaking into the apartment while my husband is away.

I'm scared of reflective surfaces. You know how when you see your reflection in a window at night and it's all blurry and warped? That's the way things look in that world in general. All warped and twisted and wrong. That is where a whole bunch of its live. And I can feel them all watching me. And I just get scared, and the negative entity has already come out because I started noticing that world where it lives. Anyway, so I can feel it on my shoulders.

I just get scared, knowing all the others are in there and could be watching me.

My therapist and husband gave me some ideas on what could help.

I was just trying to see what other people do.

But our cat wouldn't stop meowing, and she was really distracting me from my writing, so I went into the bathroom and sat in the shower, and I actually felt safe! No reflective surfaces. Nothing watching me. Very nice. Yea for showers!

Take advantage of the free time and do some fun things that you like to do. For me, I like to put a nice meal together. I'll go shop for a nice piece of fish, some fresh veggies, etc. Back when I drank, I'd spend an hour shopping for a bottle of wine. I'll go to the gym, take my time. Or I'll get in my car and drive to nowhere, maybe the beach. I love the beach in the winter. I just lope around, put the sunroof down, and soak up the sun. I figure, what's the rush?

Those are good ideas, row.

I am looking forward to some peace and quiet for a change. I have a four year old. Not a lot of peace and quiet. Lol!

And I plan on getting a lot of work done.

Can you have a friend or family member stay with you? That's what I would do if I were feeling that way and alone. <3 HUGS!!!