Paranoia

Hi, I’ve been having non psychotic paranoia. I am constantly worried people are going to hurt me. It’s not all irrational or in my head, I work with people who are very narcissistic and have a tendency to get jealous and betray. I’ve gotten hurt. Point is it takes up all my head space. Also paranoid that if I stop worrying even for a second or let my guard down then something catastrophic will happen. Bc that has happened before.

Someone hurt and abandoned me today. No paranoia there. Someone I worked with. Incidents like these increase my paranoia of the future; who and what is next.

Thx for reading

I think Bipolar people can be overly sensitive and empathetic. Hyper alert and aware of subtle body language. They also seem to misinterpret people's intentions. Most people just brush it off when someone "slights" them. I'd try not to overanalyze what people say or do and have more of an IDGAF attitude. Just remember, nothing really matters.

I relate to your post very much.

Much is based on trauma/PTSD. Or mania or,a,mixed episode....so paranoid.

Hypervigilant...I understand.

I just want to feel safe.

Thinking of you.