Is it normal that i've made up an imaginary man named gideon?

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A few weeks ago when I was having trouble sleeping I would think someone was watching me. I get paranoid, mostly at night, and so I'd go on the computer to distract myself. I was on a website and this persons photo caught my eye (Not a picture of them just a random pic from the web.) It scared me at first because it looked like it was moving. (If you look up "pill man" on Google images it should pop up.) I got obsessed with staring at it and if I stared at it long enough it changed back and forth between the photo and an actual man with brown curly hair. During this time I also thought I'd hear a voice of a man (and woman) every once in awhile but I figured since I was having insomnia it was kind of normal to be hearing things. (I have experienced psychosis once a few years ago if this helps.)

I started thinking the photo and the voice were related in a way and the name "Gideon" popped into my mind. I didn't think much about it for awhile but then I was at the book store one day and a book caught my eye. I felt like it was meant for me so it picked it up and I read the prologue and guess what? The guy in the book is named Gideon. Now I don't necessarily think he's real or anything but sometimes I think he could be and that he's watching me. (I'd say the chances of him being real to me is 10%) This isn't really a major issue but I've been tempted to buy the book because I still think it was meant for me.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    Psychosis? Were you ever diagnosed with something like schizophrenia?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I have been diagnosed with psychosis when I had depression but I was hearing voices and thinking someone was watching me.

      So you think it's a little odd or does it sound okay for me to be thinking things like this? I've been wanting to get the book ever since but I haven't had a chance.

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      • Avant-Garde
        11 years ago

        It's a bit odd. I've been hearing voices and paranoid for years and I didn't even realize it was a problem. What book?

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          Liminal States by Zack Parsons.

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          • Avant-Garde
            11 years ago

            I might read that:)

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  • baryaqueen
    11 years ago

    tl;dr

    not normal

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  • Its_Called_Love
    11 years ago

    This sounds dangerously close to the beginning signs of schizophrenia. Trust me, its best to get help while you can. It may seem like nothing, but it will only get worse.

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    • [Old Memory]
      10 years ago

      he already has something like that, so this may just be the way he normally is rather than something new

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  • pondford
    11 years ago

    (Haha. I know at least three people called Gideon. xD)

    I'd say not normal... If this 'Gideon' dude keeps bothering you and starts telling you to do stuff, you make sure to talk to someone about it 'cause that sort of stuff isn't good. Usually means there's an omen following you around or something. Why? I have no idea. But, seriously, pushing the superstitious stuff aside, if this gets anymore weird, make sure to talk to a psychologist or someone. This 'Gideon' dude can't make you do shit, okay? :]

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  • alv1592
    11 years ago

    Well you said it's not a major issue, but if that ever changes you may want to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist.

    Randomly, why Gideon? I find that name kind of funny for some reason.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      lol I have no idea. I didn't even know if it was a real name.

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      • Avant-Garde
        11 years ago

        It's a real name. I knew someone that had that as a first name, but everyone called him "Gid".

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