•I feel like I'm the center of attention sometimes. It's not generally when I'm around a lot of people, it can be when I'm in the elevator or on the street near one or two people. I get these ideas of exactly what they're thinking about me, when they're probably not even playing attention to me. Even when I'm at a store ordering food, I may wonder what the cashier is thinking about me every second.
•Even though I trust my best friend, sometimes I think he's hiding something from me when he's not.
•I get offended very easily, and I hold grudges if I'm not friendly with the person. Even if someone is saying something that's neutral, I might think they're trying to offend me.
Is this paranoid personality disorder?
boarderline?
what is it?
2006-08-15 20:20:51 · 9 answers · asked by SQRD 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I cannot diagnose anything since that would leave me liable as I am not an M.D.
BUT all of the items you describe could easily be symptoms of social anxiety.
There are medications available that are not severely altering. You might want to try Wellbutrin. It works for me.
2006-08-15 20:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Candidus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teenagers have what psychologists refer to as an 'imaginary audience' in which they believe themselves to be the center of attention. That is not a symptom of any personality disorder, and you will probably grow out of it.
The issue of believing your best friend may be hiding something from you may be one symptom of a paranoid personality disorder, but it takes more than one symptom to make up a personality disorder.
The symptoms you have presented are not characteristic or sufficient enough to warrant any personality disorder. If you experience these feelings as simple thoughts, you are normal. If you experience these feelings as voices that interrupt your thoughts, you would have an important symptom of a psychotic paranoid personality disorder.
Also, you have what is referred to as good 'insight' into your concerns. This means you are aware of your symptoms, which makes the prognosis (outcome) very favorable. Finally, you don't have to have a name for the symptoms you feel in order to visit a psychologist.
2006-08-15 20:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may be paranoid, but without the associated personality disorder. For one thing, you are able to realize that your suspicions are unfounded. Thus, you may be able to catch yourself, and deal with these tendencies of yours healthily. Your inclinations to be suspicious do not necessarily warrant a "disorder" classification.
Do you interpret people's "thinking of you" as doing /planning/saying something malevolent against you:
(yes to four or more of the following COULD warrant PPD diagnosis)
Do you think they are exploiting, harming, or deceiving you?
Do you unjustifiably doubt the trusworthiness of your friends?
Do you fear to confide in others, feeling they might use information against you?
Do you read hidden/threatening meanings even in harmless remarks?
Are you persistent in bearing grudges for insults or injury?
Do you perceive being attacked (character/reputation) even when this is not appear so to other people, and quick to react in retaliation?
Are you persistently in doubt of your spouse/lover's fidelity?
2006-08-15 22:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by ELI 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sure don't mean to sound mean here but it sounds like you have diagnosed your own self. You already know that something is going on, so go talk to a doctor and maybe get on medication that will help you to deal with these feelings.Good Luck!
2006-08-15 22:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by SecretUser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not quite sure. By what you say, it sounds like you have definite trust issues going on. You also seem to be suspicious of people motives, like they always seem to have ulterior motives towards you. To be honest, I do not know what that would be called. I can also tell you, that if you have a Councelor, or Primary Dr. I would go to them and discuss this, I would'nt do it here. People can be very cruel on certain issues and I feel that this may be one they attack. Take Care!
2006-08-15 20:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost for sure it's GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) or Social anxiety disorder
2006-08-15 20:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by Einsteininium 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, well I am sure there are hundreds of people on this site with their degree in psychology just waiting to analyze you. You need to consult a PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST!
2006-08-15 20:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety. Easily treated with a little pill, should you, your doctor and your wallet agree...
2006-08-15 20:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by coorissee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually ppl diagnosed w/these sort of "disorders" do not just think about it. it's accompanied by anxiety (attacks), violence (even just backtalk), and irrational occurances
i would say this is more you being shallow and narcissistic
2006-08-16 05:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by Pipi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋