Why am I so paranoid, and how can I stop the paranoia?

Question

Hello everybody.

Ever since I was a young girl, I'd been paranoid about things. It all started when I was 8, and my Dad was late picking me up and I'd thought he wasn't coming at all and that he'd abandoned me. Yes, I know, stupid.

But lately it's got worse. I think somethings coming round the corner to get me. Even though I'm a teenager, I sleep with my door wide open and keep the hall light on, my bedroom lamp on, and my laptop on. I shut the curtains so no one can see in. I check three times to make sure the window is closed and the front and back doors are locked.

And sometimes it's just about silly things like people will laugh at me when I am walking to school, or I will forget to bring in my homework. Other times it's about loosing my parents, or my brother, or my house being set on fire. But whatever it is, it's mostly things which will never happen.

I just really want to stop being so scared of everything! Does anyone have any suggestions?

Oh, and it's also a problem as it makes my sleeping even worse, and I already have that condition where you can't get to sleep for ages and when you do it's only for a few hours.

Thanks all.

Answer 1

-Listen honey,i don't think that going after drugs is the best solution for your problems,although paranoia is caused in part by some chemical imbalance,i think the best bet would be to seek discreet(don't tell anybody)professional help to get to the root of your problem,and then follow directions to change your lifestyle towards fixing it.

-It worked wonders to me.

-Good luck!

Answer 2

It sounds like you have a generalized anxiety disorder. I think you need to go see a counselor. There are medications that can significantly reduce those thoughts. By the way, many normal regular people have anxiety disorders, so don't worry about having one if you do. OK

Answer 3

i think most people are like that n i know how you feel..its got better as i've got older ..i have to sleep with light, television on etc...ididn't use to be able to sleep witout the door open either ..i've never bothered with checking windows or doors though....but i hardly care now for some reason