Can anyone diagnose this? I’m always paranoid!?
I don't know where this all started from, but I'm always freaked out by everything! When it's dark, I don't like being alone, and I'm always scared of being tortured, because once last year I visited the London Dungeon and ever since then I've been getting paranoid. I'm always scared that someone will boil me alive, or hang me, or decapitate me, or eat me. I'm also always scared that everyone is corrupt. Once about 2 years ago I went on a glow worm tour at night and the tour bus was empty apart from my family, and I was scared that the tourguide was going to kill me. I was also scared when my parents and I went to Port Arthur in Tasmania. I was worried that a gunman was going to come and shoot everyone like before. I've already discussed this with my parents, but they're advice doesn't help because all they ever say is, "What are the chances of any of those things happening?" I don't want to go to the school counsellor because my new friends (I'm in year 7) will think I'm weird.
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May 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Well, even though it could be 295.30 Schizophrenia; paranoid type. You probably do not have schizophrenia. So, assuming you don't, it would probably have to go under 297.1 Delusional Disorder; unspecified type as there is no paranoid type for delusional disorder.
Does that help?
May 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Those thoughts are shadows in everyone's mind when they go to London or Tasmania or any of those other crazy places you were talking about. You are just particularly conscious of them right now. Do not worry, you are just a naturally sensitive and aware person. It is a sign of intelligence. I know your fear seems real to you, but over time you will train your mind through exposure to dark, lonely places to accept these things as irrational impossibilities. I suggest camping with a friend or person you trust to protect you. When morning comes and you realized that the dark scary place you set up your tent that night is really just another dewy field on this good earth, you should be set. Best of luck.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
you need to let go of these paranoia's thinking patterns please pray to god and ask for a peaceful mind,pick up a bible and read , you will start feeling better, and help to get you on the way to healing your mind, maybe you need to talk to your parents about seeing a therapist, and try to stay away from these things that open your mind to this crap
May 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I'm sorry you're feeling frightened.
Hun, people can't really be diagnosed over the internet. I'm sure you'll get people trying, but you won't know if they have any credentials, and they could tell you anything and be completely wrong.
I know it's not what you want to hear, but the right choice is really to go see your school counsellor, unless your parents can arrange for a licensed counsellor outside of school.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Think back to when this started. Sometimes. we have underlying traumatic experiences that have rooted themselves in our minds, unbeknowst to us. This could be a result of post traumatic stress disorder. Which is very, very common, and also very treatable.
This could also be an anxiety disorder. While it is normal to be fearful of things, your symptoms seem a little deeper. However, I think it is a good sign that you realize your fears are unfounded and that you need help.
I really think you should talk to your parents about what you are going through. If you don't feel as though you can , or you fear their reaction, talk to another adult that you trust, like a school counselor or a teacher.
The good news is that this is the first step! You realize you have a problem that needs treated, that's a very good sign.
When someone can recognize their own mental health issues it makes treatment that much easier.
I hope that you find what you're looking for, and that in the journey, you come to know yourself a little better. Just know, that there is help out there. There have been people that feel just like you that have been successfully treated and have gone on to have wonderful productive lives. Mental health issues are not the end of the world but, you're getting help is the beginning of a new and brighter chapter in your life, one that is without fear and worry.
It is out there, and it attainable. All you have to do is reach for it!