Am I paranoid?

Question

I think I'm paranoid, but i'm not sure. And is being paranoid a bad thing?

Reasons why I think I'm paranoid:
1. I H-A-T-E HATE public bathrooms! They are so gross! And I always feel like someone is watching me while I'm using one. So I don't use those, heh, not the best solution, but oh well

2. I always feel like people are watching me. I've solved this though with hiding myself behind my hair.

3. Sometimes when I'm eating, I feel like people are yet again watching me! And my way to solve this is to not eat in public. Ridiculous right?

So what do you think? Am I paranoid?

Answer 1

I think you are showing the symptoms of paranoia. The common thread in all 3 cases are, you think people are watching you. Which is very unlikely and you know it too.

Also, your solution to your problem 2 is unreasonable, too. You can't hind behind your hair, but yet you feel comfortable.

You should see a counselor. Maybe it's nothing, but maybe it's something you should seek treatment for. Only a trained professional can tell you which.

Good luck.

P.S. People making fun of this problem... please stop it. It IS a serious problem for many people.

Answer 2

Yes you are paranoid, if it is getting to the point that it is stopping you from doing things that you would like to do, or you enjoy doing you might want to see someone about it.

You could also have agoraphobia which is a fear of being around strangers.

I think you should seek help for this because it can cause problems in your life.

Most people probably aren't paying any attention to you at all.

Answer 3

Possibly, #1 is perfectly normal, almost every girl I know thinks the same thing. The other two sound more like a self esteem problem where you think everyone is looking at you and judging you when really only you are.

Answer 4

You might have paranoid personality disorder...

Paranoid Personality Disorder: Marked distrust of others, including the belief, without reason, that others are exploiting, harming, or trying to deceive him or her; lack of trust; belief of others' betrayal; belief in hidden meanings; unforgiving and grudge holding. Feelings of being watched.

Answer 5

No, I hate Public bathrooms, i am scared of someone following me there, since my dad said people rape u there
And Yeah, i hate walking down ahlls in the middle of places cuz i feel people eyes on me...
I KNOW!! I hate eating in mall or places like that...
And the nuber one reason cuz you are my cousin!

Answer 6

Maybe a little, have you ever been stalked in your life, or anything like that? If not, then maybe a little, I feel like people are watching me, but that's only in the dark or in places I feel uncomfortable in. Maybe see someone about it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

yes you are definitly paranoid, by the way, I have a camera set up next to you computer... You aren't looking so good, maybe you should go see a doctor and you cant ever know whether i really have a camera set up or not, its so well hidden you wouldnt be able to find it if you search a week

Answer 9

Sounds like you should go see a counselor about this, you could have some sort of anxiety disorder. There are lots of treatments for that.

Answer 10

Maybe....paranoia is a real physical symptom sometimes. Go to a councilor for some advice!