I'm being paranoid about this and it's driving me insane?

Question

For no apparent reason, I've been scared of everything lately. I just moved into a big new house and it makes creepy noises. When I hear one of those noises, I always stop what I'm doing, walk around and carefully search, I keep feeling like I'm being watched, I keep seeing things out of the corners of my eyes and they aren't there, and whenever I look in something that makes a reflection, like a window or TV, I am paranoid that I will see the reflection of something, and I'm terrified of the dark. It's really driving me crazy, and I can't sleep or carry on with normal activities or be in a room by myself. I'm in my bedroom by myself right now, at midnight, and it's scaring the hell out of me. I see a birch tree out the window, I'm paranoid that it's something else. Is there something wrong with me? I know I can trust God to protect me when I'm afraid but He doesn't necessarily give us everything we want, and I want not to be afraid. I don't even know what I'm afraid of. What can I do?

Answer 1

You just moved into a big new house. Leave your outside lights on and a light in each room over night if you have to until you feel secure. Get a dog from a shelter that will be a buddy and protector. Pull the damn shades. It seems whenever my husband is out of town I always end up watching Forensic Files or some Discovery murder thing where "she knew the person" because there were no signs of breaking in and I get a little fearful. However, having a German Shepherd helps a lot. My mother on the other hand, 70, no fear. When we are out of town and she stays at our house she turns the lights off so no one can see her and she goes out and has a smoke, either on the front porch or deck. When the dog has to go out at night I let her pee in the garage if my hubby isn't home. I think it's attitude, either you a more timid or you have an I'll kick your *** attitude like my mom. Go turn your TV on and your lights.

Answer 2

ok, what u are going through is common! whenever people move into a new house, especially bigger than the place they lived at before, the part of your brain that misses your old home, is compensating for the fact that you ARENT there anymore, trying to get u to go back by making up excuses, ergo, u have horrible imaginative ideals about things that are happening vs. whats really going on. whenever you start to feel creeped out, put on some music, and try to do other things to forget about what u think ur hearing or seeing. give it another month, and before u know it, u should be fine. if not, i would enlist the help of a therapist. good luck!

Answer 3

First of all for your safety you should keep all lights off or dim “inside” the house at night, blinds closed, doors locked and keep “all” lights on outside. This will ensure that no one can look in on you.

Secondly, you might want to get a pet. I had a similar experience being freaked out living alone in a big house and when I got myself a dog it totally gave the security I needed. You might consider an older dog (1yr-3yr) trained and house broken. They make good companions and you don’t have to worry w/ the puppy stage. I personally like the hunting breeds (Labrador, Golden Retriever, Spaniel, etc.) They are generally good natured, friendly, and loving.

Best wishes & good luck!

Answer 4

Sounds like sleep deprivation , are you doing too much caffeine ?
Or taking some other med that can whack your bio-chemistry ?
A switch in birth control pills ?
Review what you ingest , it is most likely that .

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Maybe in your case a Large cup of milk for 2 minutes and a Large spoon of honey !

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Answer 5

You should move out, or conquer your fears. You have to go around your house and finds out which object makes a creek, so there arent any suprises. You also probably need a roomate and you need to make sure your house is almost never quiet so you wont be paranoid about something like that

Answer 6

Its common to feel this way when moving into a new home. When you start to feel a little anxious or scared, just take a deep breath, and tell yourself to knock it off. You'll get over these feelings eventually. Good luck!

Answer 7

I live in a house all alone.
I stay in my room in the dark.
I fear absolutely nothing at all.
Fear is just a trick of the mind.
Tell yourself nothing can hurt you.
Develope an alter ego as well.
That will boost your confidence.

Answer 8

Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

How to be saved and not be afraid

Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."

Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 10:9 "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

Romans 10:13 "for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Romans 5:1 "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Romans 8:1 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

Romans 8:38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Answer 9

get a roommate and some sleeping pills!

or you could get a dog or cat or something so your not completely alone

Answer 10

see a psychiatrist, you may have an anxiety disorder. good luck.