I always think there is someone in the house behind me. What can i do?

Question

Ok, whenever i go up or down the stairs or am alone i think there is someone behind me. I always look under the bed and lock the windows because i get so freaked out. When i take a shower i always lock the door and check around the curtain 5 times. Is there an way this can stop? I am so afraid to be alone!!! And i want to night time babysit for this family but am worried that i will freak out!

Answer 1

I'd like to know your age first.  Reason: If you are adolescent or an older teenager, then this could just be part of growing up and the process of separating from your parents. It's rough going from sleeping in the same room with siblings, to sleeping alone.  Or even living in a house full of people, and then moving out on your own.  

Thus, if you are an adult, and you have just moved into your first place by yourself, then this is just another symptom of the same separation anxiety I noted above.

However, if you are older (20+) and this is NOT your first time living alone, then it's possible you may be experiencing a chemical imbalance in your brain, which is making you a bit more paranoid than is normal.  If this is the case, you may want to consider going to your family doctor and telling him or her about what you're experiencing.  

Even if you disagree with me, it couldn't hurt to speak to someone in the medical profession about how you are feeling and how severely it's affecting you.

Answer 2

I agree with Mocha about separation anxiety. But u sound like you either had trauma when you were younger, or you have a mental condition. When we get physically ill we go to a doctor, so it stands to reason that if we get mentally ill we should also go to a doctor. You may need treatment for this undue anxiety. I don't think you're paranoid and I don't think you have any Obsessive Disorder. There is some logical reason you're like this and you have to figure it out. I've had peeping Toms at my window and that made me feel like I have to cover my windows thoroughly. But that doesn't mean I should disrupt my lifestyle. Did someone in your life become a victim of a crime? You're more than just cautious. And females HAVE TO be cautious. Seek some help to address the issue. And for now, turn on the tv, radio, to have noise in the house, and reach out to someone for help. Call friends or family when you feel the anxiety. Or get a roomate or move back in with your parents or grandparents till you get this resolved. If you still need treatment but can't afford it, call 1-800-DRLAURA (1-800-375-2872) 12:00am - 3pm M-Fri. Or listen to her show on the KFI AM radio website live between same time. Take care.

Answer 3

aot of people experience the same thing. . i do from time to time . just tell yourself nobody is there and think about something else