i know this person that lately she has become so paranoid that i cant even be friends with her any more. she thinks there is always some one out to steal her writtings or they are making fun of her. i am many many years younger then her and ive tried to help her and be there for her but when she went crazy and started on me i didnt know what else to do but just say see ya. how do you help some one like this?
2006-09-27 20:29:08 · 10 answers · asked by priestess 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
she doesnt do drugs unless prescribed to her and im in my late 30's so that should give ya a ideal of the age
2006-09-27 20:43:58 · update #1
Hi,
I don't know your friend, or what type of person she is or how old she may be. It is possible that she is suffering from schizophrenia, or it could be drug use, meth makes people very paranoid, not sure what else it could be, since it seems to have come on suddenly. I think that you are right to stay away. What ever the reason, you don't need to be involved with someone who could potentially be harmful.
Good luck.
Smiles, Faery
2006-09-27 20:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by DesignsOnTheHeath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This friend has serious low self-esteem problems. She obviously feels that she is at the bottom in the circle of friends. This could be due to one person treating her badly or somenone saying something to her that hurt her deeply. Or she could just be experiencing a crossroads in her life where she is questioning her own achievements and probably feels that everyone is doing better than her. Give her time. Let her bide her time and then slowly reapproach her with a coffee invite etc. Dont' raise anything that has happened recently and most importantly don't undermine any of her feelings or phobias. If you respect her and take her seriously she herself will realise her foibles.
2006-09-27 20:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by Radhu 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ONLY thing you can do for her is hope she will see her therapist if she has one and if not hopefully she will get one. (not you)She either has some mental issues going on that medicine may help her with. I wonder if she takes meds? If she is suppose to and isn't you will see a big change in her. OR she is on drugs some of them can make a person crazy. I wish her and you luck. Take care.
2006-09-27 20:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by krs451960lovesnlc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 03:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by dorseyiii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds mentally ill. She probably cannot help her behavior. If she has family, perhaps they can encourage her to get help. I know it is hard to be friends with someone like this, but it sure sounds as if she can use a friend. It is hard to be falsely accused of things, but please try to overlook it.
Many people suffering from Alzheimer disease have symptoms of paranoia.
2006-09-27 21:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that's kind of a mental problem rooted from her low self esteem. I think you can help people like that by constantly encouraging them, and making them feel that they are loved and appreciated. I have a friend who used to be exactly like that...she even feels like people befriend her because they want something out of her, like do their assignments, etc. Then I showed her that people befriend her because she is very likeable, so we stayed friends up to now.
2006-09-27 21:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by lilith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can only change if she is willing to change.
No matter how good your intentions are or how long you dedicate yourself to help someone with paranoia, she can change only if she is open and willing to change.
It is nice of you to care about the other person, bless your heart, Priestess.
2006-09-27 20:36:42 · answer #7 · answered by tranquil 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she has to work this out. theres not much you can do besides be nice to her.
2006-09-27 21:36:13 · answer #8 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is so paranoid or Who isn't so paranoid?
Aren't you paranoid?
may be...Y or N?
Sometimes, I am paranoid, too.
What do you think about it?
2006-09-27 21:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
maybe she does to much meth
2006-09-27 20:37:29 · answer #10 · answered by maxroth@pacbell.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋