Fear of developing Schizophrenia ...

Hello. I'm 16 years old and am currently at college studying English, psychology, philosophy and art - so stress has been high!

Recently, I've been getting quite paranoid. I'm a generally nervous person anyway but it's been scaring me lately. For instance, I love being alone and always have since I was a young child but Ive started to become paranoid when I'm on my own. Also, when I walk down the street I get paranoid if a person is walking towards or behind me because im afraid that they harm or kidnap me. At the moment my paranoir is controllable and I am able to think myself out of it. . . I dont hear voices. I dont hallucinate. I dont believe in the supernatural. Im just getting slightly paranoid which worries me because I'm scared that it might develop into something worse.

Its a horrid feeling but doesnt last too long.

So I'd really appreciate your help or reassurance ... Thankyou

With that set up mind or better say by the topic " fear" you will potentially develop it because I believe that fear = trauma is in you already so work on what caused you that trauma manifesting as a possible "mental illness"

Sorry to read of your worries, I think alot of this can also be brought on by the stresses of the modern world...

If you are paranoid about being alone, ie in the house, you should get extra locks, ie on windows, and bedroom doors, so you can feel safe, and put your mind at rest....I know once I did that, I stopped worrying

also if you are paranoid about being alone in the street, try not to be out after dark.

you sound like you are able to talk yourself out of it, so just keep on doing that

I dont this this necessarily means you are going to develope a mental illness, it could just be stress and fear building up, but you should talk to your doctor, if you can....

Also, Im not sure if you smoke pot, but sometimes that can bring such paranoias along....

best of luck