Is it normal to be anxious and paranoid about everything?

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I'm always on edge. I'm always in a constant state of anxiety. I don't even know what it feels like to be relaxed. I'm very jumpy and suspicious. If I hear a noise I flinch. I always feel like I'm being watched whether people are around or I'm alone. I'm afraid of the dark. I sleep with the lights on or I feel like something's about to get me or is watching me. (At least it's worse with the lights off.)

I took my dog out tonight and there was a stray dog outside but I couldn't really see it and I freaked out because I thought it looked like a chupacabra. Most of the time I think something is watching me though.

I'll be okay one minute but if something happens that I'm not expecting (It could just be a phone call or something small.) I act all crazy and irritable. I'll laugh about it later because I overreact all the time but I can't help it.

Last week when I was walking around a shopping plaza I thought these people were watching/following me and talking to someone telling them where I was. I'm always looking behind me thinking someone is there spying on what I'm doing but no one ever is.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I think that it is normal considering the world we live in today, I can't even face going on a bus due to the anxiety I get but I'm sure if yoo went to a doctor they could offer yoo meds or counselling to help though (:
    Councilling does help btw so I highly suggest talking too one (: good luck ! X

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      I just got insurance so I'm in luck!

      This is off topic but every time I see your username I want a clementine or an orange. XD

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Charles Manson said "total paranoia is just total awareness"

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    I should have shares in herbal 'Kalms' tablets the number of times I've recommended them! They take the edge off your anxiety / anger and literally calm you down.

    Please try them and try to work out what makes you just sooo special that everyone would be interested in watching you and abandonning their own lives ;o)

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Haha atleast im doing some good on this site tgen eh? ... Making people want too eat their fruit ! Hehe (: x

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  • Chillpill
    12 years ago

    Have you always felt that way? Then it could be caused by an earlier trauma, maybe even from a time before you can remember. In some cases of hypervigilance it is even possible that this goes back to PTSD experienced by the mother while pregnant. It would probably be a good idea to talk to a specialist to try to get to the root of this anxiety.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Yeah except for the paranoid part and I never use to feel anxious about every single thing except when I was around people. I never use to get mad ever either but now everything irritates me. X}

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  • ramenthief
    12 years ago

    You should get help. Have you been in depression?

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