Paranoia, reality,overthinking

[justkev]

Hello members, just wondered if anyone else is going through similar states of mind.

I seem to see a lot of people looking and laughing at me it is really getting me down and seems to be getting worse. I don't think it's just me and believe that is happening.

Generally, I tend to keep myself to myself as usually when I have tried to blend in with people I seem to sense sarcasm etc. Thing is when I stop and think about it because of this I live a life of near isolation. Finally decided to seek some help from local M H T.

I pray it helps me as I don't want a life of isolation and regret, will be going along on Monday to meet a therapist, hopefully to start the journey back to a reasonable level of happiness.

What does anyone feel about meds as well as I could sure deal with some peace in my head. Thanks for reading this.

Kevin

[kenster1]

hi kevin try not to worry about other people worry yourself.i doubt people are really looking at you although it feels that way.

[justkev in reply to kenster1]

Hello Kenster.

Thanks for your reply, hard to judge when you really believe they are.

Cheers

Kevin

[kenster1 in reply to justkev]

no worries ive had those feelings as well before.

[Satsuma]

Yes I used to over think and feel anxious daily .. Have anxiety attacks and also worry what people thought but now all that has changed .. I find that going out in the world mixing with people brings about great stress as everyone seems to be rushing around grabbing money and buying more and more material items like they are going out of fashion .. And also arguing or being toxic to one another .. For me I find the best and only way is to retreat off alone with my dog basking in the wonders of nature .. I live a simple life .. I find less is more .. I have a comfortable place to live and feel most rich and no longer let worry rule my life because I choose not to

[Satsuma]

As for meds .. I choose to live without them as for many years I was on them .. Tried different ones .. I found the side effects affected my state of mind negatively .. I have learnt to master my mind now which is most productive for me .. I work on this daily .. I choose how to feel .. Each morning I wake up with an attitude for gratitude which helps enormously too I find .. Today I felt a little low physically as I am recovering still from recent surgery but I got through with a positive mindset I chose to adopt and lots of hugs from my dog .. Woof Woof he says

[justkev in reply to Satsuma]

Pleased to hear what works for you !

Take care

Kevin

[Satsuma in reply to justkev]

You will find your solution although just now it feels like you won't .. Great things take time and patience to evolve

[hypercat54]

Hi well done for seeking help and I am sure it will help you. The reality of it is unless you behave in a strange manner ie talk very fast, or have panic attacks in public then no one is going to look at you. Even if they did the chances are they would feel a bit sorry for you.

Most people are much too busy with their own lives to bother spending any time thinking about you - you are simply not important enough to them if you see what I mean.

I used to think like you when I was young until I sought counselling. I didn't think it was really helping until 1 day I walked past a group of strangers and they were all laughing hard and my first thought was 'That must have been a good joke'. I remember stopping in amazement with a WOW. I never thought that way again. x

[justkev in reply to hypercat54]

Hi Hypercat.

Thanks for your reply, it's not great when you believe that people are trying to bring you down, think the neighbour is also doing it whilst she is drinking putting the world to rite !.

It's hard when you just what to be yourself an not feel a need to poke your nose into other peoples lives. Fingers crossed the therapy will be a help to start enjoying earth time.

All the best

Kevin

[hypercat54 in reply to justkev]

Like I said other people are much too busy with their own lives and feelings to bother spending their energy on thinking about other people. Why should they after all? Do you? x

[justkev]

Hi no I don't wish to poke my nose into other peoples business. Maybe I'm showing signs of struggling and drawing attention to myself ? Not a nice feeling, hopefully after a session on Monday might start to understand what's what !.. Thanks again

Kevin