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strawberry asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

I always fear some one is out to get me what is wrong with me?

I don't mean lurking on a corner and getting ready to jump at me but for as long as I can remember I always double think things and fear that every thing some one says to me has an alternative meaning and motive. I know I have trust issues stemming from not having a father in my life, having a mother who was abusive & emotionally absent and having encounters with many abusive people but I want to get over it if that is the cause.

I want to be able to relax and not think constantly that some one is talking about me, or planing to get me in to some type of trouble. Can anyone relate and how do I help my self this is really ruining my life.

It's gotten to the point where I will rather be by myself than enjoy time with others or get close to people because I feel in the end it will harm me.

I'm lonely and I know this is not healthy. Help!

Update:

some background info-

I'm bipolar II and curently on lexapro ( anit anxiety/ depressent) and lamictal ( mood stabaliser/anxiety), 24, working and living on my own.

Update 2:

Xayan- with biploar II there is hypomania and depression, and mixed episodes. The last time I was a bit manic I don't think I was concerned about that at all. All I remember was that I talk alot and fast (at least that is waht others told me) and I was too sensitive to external stimulus like sounds and lights.

Does this help?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Dont listen to the one person, it is NOT schizophrenia.

    It sounds to me like you could possibly have a slight paranoia disorder this is a long standing mis-trust and long standing speciousness of others. (their motives, actions, or what they think)

    (Stolen from wiki)

    his personality disorder is characterized by at least 3 of the following:

    (a) excessive sensitiveness to setbacks and rebuffs;

    (b) tendency to bear grudges persistently, i.e. refusal to forgive insults and injuries or slights;

    (c) suspiciousness and a pervasive tendency to distort experience by misconstruing the neutral or friendly actions of others as hostile or contemptuous;

    (d) a combative and tenacious sense of personal rights out of keeping with the actual situation;

    (e) recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding sexual fidelity of spouse or sexual partner;

    (f) tendency to experience excessive self-importance, manifest in a persistent self-referential attitude;

    (g) preoccupation with unsubstantiated "conspiratorial" explanations of events both immediate to the patient and in the world at large.

    THIS DISORDER EXCLUDES SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DELUSIONAL DISORDER.

    Anyways, it is generally found in about 2 percent of the population.

    Because of reduced levels of trust, it could be hard to treat this, and most of the time anti depressants and anti-anxiety medication is provided

    OR

    It could be a social anxiety disorder, which is a lot more common in people.

    Which you can find out more information about here:

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/social-anxiety-di...

    However, if your not nervous in front of people, it would be more along the lines of the first option.

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    Oh yeah, and it is NOT ptsd. So once again, don't listen to that person. PTSD devolps when an extremely traumatic event happens, and is followed by extreme paranoia of not only people, but the world. PTSD Is often times marked by vivid hallucinations and delusions.

    This is very common among war veterans.

    ADDED BASED ON YOUR EDIT!!!

    I know that medication controls the manic highs and the manic lows, but if you ever encounter a 'high' do you still feel paranoid?

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    Well, I think that it is either a possible side affect by the medicine (Which I really do not think it is)

    Or it is something else. Sadly, I can't help you out much, the only thing that i can do is talk to your psyc. about this. I would make a list of the symptoms that you have, or even print out the question you asked on here and show it to them.

    Source(s): Going to college for Psychology with concentration in abnormal personalities.
  • 1 decade ago

    Well if you're bipolar, then it's entirely likely this is related in some way. It seems to me that lots of people with bipolar have paranoia as a symptom, whether or not it turns into full-blown psychosis.

    If you're not already being treated by a psychiatrist, I would look into it. It could by that you should be on an anti-psychotic instead of an ordinary tranquilizer. I have friends with paranoia and they're much more comfortable on anti-psychotics. Also, I'd check that the drugs you're taking right now aren't causing this in any way.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I recommend you seek professional help soon. This could be a sign of a serious mental illness (schizophrenia). Assuming it is, judging by the degree of your symptoms a fairly low dose of medication and some therapy should clear it up.

    This could also be a symptom of post traumatic stress disorder stemming from your rocky childhood.

    Either way, you should talk things over with your doctor.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I can identify and the one thing you need to do is try to get comfy in your own skin. Stand up for yourself, Do something to make you feel good about yourself like taking a class or two. You need to feel like you are good enough and that is not what you are thinking now or you wouldn't care what anyone thought

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Sounds like you should be talking to a therapist instead of people here on Y!A. The best advice I can give you is to not think about what other people are saying about you. I know that may be difficult to do, but that may be your only hope of getting over this.

  • 1 decade ago

    It sounds like generalized anxiety disorder coming from your post traumas. I've been there. Speak with a doctor and try something like Paxil and an anxiety med.

  • aqua
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    emotion thinking, bad ,this case its negative thinking,you better get it in control,as work has stress,I have a.d.d. I control it,not the other way around,your mind believe what you thinking ,as you keep reinforcing it become real, do it the other way.(keep thinking nah,,, their no reason for that,Iam in control,etc.soon you will believe that, try it ,the other way is going to get worse then need med,then side affects ,Ive been there,

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    One thing is certain; there is no lack of fools. Nothing personal. You ask a good question.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you need to get away. restart your life somewhere peaceful.

    no need to be so paranoid.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    he's coming right for ya !

    BAM BAM BAM

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