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struggling with paranoia
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For the past few months I've been quite unwell. I'm struggling to cope with basic day to day tasks like getting dressed and cooking food. I'm on a lot of medication and see several mental health workers (who are currently on leave).
I don't feel suicidal but I do feel there is no reason to continue. It has been like this for a long time and it's becoming more and more difficult to pick out reasons to keep trying to stay on track.
My paranoia has been especially bad and it's got to the point where I'm remembering the clothes of people I see in case I have to describe them to the police, checking all round the house for people who've broken in, constantly checking locked doors etc etc.
Just wondering how I can move past this?
I don't feel suicidal but I do feel there is no reason to continue. It has been like this for a long time and it's becoming more and more difficult to pick out reasons to keep trying to stay on track.
My paranoia has been especially bad and it's got to the point where I'm remembering the clothes of people I see in case I have to describe them to the police, checking all round the house for people who've broken in, constantly checking locked doors etc etc.
Just wondering how I can move past this?
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Also, I don't know if you know but thesite has an online chatroom for both support and general chat. The Times can be found on the live chat page (sorry I can't put the link up as I am on my phone). You may find this useful too
You're not alone in this :hugs:
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So it sounds like you're looking for some advice on how to get through this week and manage the paranoia? It must be a jump to be seeing people twice a week and then have a week without that support.
Is there anything you have learned from your therapy so far that you could hold on to, to help you get through the week?
TheSite's info on paranoia has some basic advice, you may have seen this already but if not this one seems the most relevant at this point:
Mind also have an info page on how you can help yourself with paranoid thoughts: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/paranoia/how-can-i-help-myself/#.U9DspbHJX5w
One thing it says is:
Is that something you think you could try?
Your feelings of fear are real even if you may recognise that you're struggling at the moment and that you're feeling paranoid, if talking here helps do tell us more about how your day to day is going? Can distractions be useful at all? Have you got plans to see anyone this week? A friend or family member?
Sending hugs *hug*
I'm going on a date on Saturday which I've been really looking forward to, but now I'm freaking out that maybe he only wants to date me so he can hurt me. I couldn't cope with that again. I'm close to cancelling but I'm trying to convince myself not to. in terms of evidence he hasn't done anything that other people would perceive as negative or worrying but maybe I am reading deeper and I can see his real intentions? I don't know.
How's things been going?!
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