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Mar 23, 2017, 05:28 AM
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I don't know where to put this really, just needed to vent about mental stuff.
So i was talking to someone i know about the fears and paranoia that i have. I kept it simple and didn't go into the heavier stuff, which may have been my problem now that i look back on it. They said that all the fears i had were normal and not paranoia at all. They said they feared the same thing, but I'm not quite sure if it is normal? The things we talked about were fear of mirrors and that our reflection isn't actually ours and that our reflection will hurt us, I talked about the fear that i had for two years in high school where i though something was levitating outside my window watching me while i slept (i slept on the second floor) I even talked about the many sleepless nights i have had due to the fact that i feared that something was about to kill/hurt me. The person i knew said i was making a big deal out of nothing and that these are not paranoia and that its a normal part of life. But i just don't know, i don't think they understand the true issue behind this, the many problems it gives me, they say I'm blowing it out of proportion but wouldn't let me speak about the real issue. They said that i could just be able to control my brain, but i cant and i hate it. I hate that i cant control these thoughts, my thoughts? They aren't mine most of the time. I hate fearing that somethings watching me, that somethings out to get me. That other people are in my head, that others are talking about me or know something i don't. Do they think I'm having a blast with these thoughts? That i have an on/off switch that i can just flick and feel better. They even stated that my lack of a dad was my problem with these fears. Afterward i became severely depressed and suicidal, if this is normal why would i want to live any longer? Is this really normal? are these fear just a part of life? I don't know why i trusted them to understand. |
 *Laurie*, Anonymous55397, justafriend306, MickeyCheeky, Unrigged64072835
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Mar 23, 2017, 05:51 AM
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I personally don't think your fears are ones that people commonly share. Sounds more like paranoia to me. "Normal fears" would be heights, snakes, spiders...that kind of stuff.
Have you seen a professional about these paranoid thoughts before? |
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Mar 23, 2017, 06:00 AM
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Mar 23, 2017, 06:06 AM
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 I am not 100% sure how your system works but do you need to pay to go to the clinic to see any general practitioner? Perhaps they would be able to shed some light on the situation, or refer you to an inexpensive psychiatrist, therapist, or other mental health professional who could be helpful. These services are free where I live so I apologize if that's not applicable to you. |
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Mar 23, 2017, 06:23 AM
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Mar 23, 2017, 09:06 AM
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Sorry that you can't see a professional..
 Wish I had some advice 
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Mar 23, 2017, 10:48 AM
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Mar 24, 2017, 06:53 AM
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Is there a mental health association chapter you can seek help from? You need some help. This is quite serious. What about an EPA (Employee Assistance Plan) at work. It is amazing just how many employers fail to even inform their employees they even have one. Note, don't confuse an EPA with the insurance plan. Two different things.
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