Trying to put the pieces together...

This is my first post regarding a personal issue so I hope that I am doing this correctly... I am currently on medication and being treated for Bi-Polar disorder and OCD. I also experience what I and my psychiatrist believe to be somewhat paranoia experiences. He also seems to believe that it is somewhat of my OCD coming in to play. I was just hoping someone could let me know if they experience any of the following and if so, how are you treated for it?

I always believe people are out to "get" me or want the worst for me. For example, that everyone is looking at me and criticizing me. Or if i pass a police car I watch it in my rear view mirror until it is out of my sight believe I am going to be pulled over even though I did nothing wrong. I always think I am going to be fired or that someone will say I did something that I didn't do to my boss. I am constantly obsessing of one miniscule event and end up coming to a conclusion that it is going to end up completely ruining my life/job/relationship, etc. I also believe that no one close to me truly cares enough and will hurt me in the end. It is so much that it affects me so much daily. I can't walk into a room and not think that every single person was talking badly about me.

Anything anyone could tell me would be very much appreciated! Thanks for you time.

Hey,

I have been diagnosed with depression and OCD, so, I can relate to what you're saying. I think that the fear of failure and the paranoia are due to a low self-esteem. It took me a long time to boost my self-esteem, and I manage to cope with my paranoia by talkng about it. For example, if I believe that my parents are plotting something against me, I will directly ask them about it for reassurance. Talking is the key here, I believe - You have to have someone in your life that you can 'consult' about your problems, instead of keeping them (i.e. - the problems) held within.

Kevin