[siljie]

I know I experience a lot of symptoms related to schizophrenia and paranoia, but I don't know if it even means anything so I really need some intake on this. This all kind of focuses around my paranoia. I do not hear voices, and I do not see illusions so I'm pretty sure its impossible for me to even be schizophrenic. But I feel so paranoid of everyone around me - of friends and strangers and people in the street. I also know this mainly stems from my PTSD and hypervigilance. But that's not all, all my life I've always been so afraid that people are reading my thoughts and it gets obsessive. I never feel alone and always feel like someone is watching me through some sort of vision and I feel like objects have feelings and can communicate with me. This all makes me sound nuts, I know, but the more I think about it the more concerned I am. Is this normal behavior? Or could it be linked to a more serious problem? Input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Limburglar]

Hey silgie,

Most of us feel a bit paranoid, but there's a lot of cool people in this forum. If you want some feeback and support, this is a good place to be.

[SQLVR]

A lot of what you discribed sounds like anxiety to me, though I am definately not a doctor. I've had similar feelings and my doc said it's social anxiety, though I have psychosis too.
I hope you feel better!