Social paranoia

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Whenever I am around people that I don't know, or haven't known for a very long time, I get paranoid that I won't know what to say, or how to say it, or when to say it. Therefore, I often end up not saying anything at all, or keep my opinions to a minimum. So whenever everyone else is talking, I keep quiet.
The problem is, I've just gone through a crisis in my life, and this paranoia has only recently started, shortly after the crisis took place. My question is, is it normal for a person to develop a mental illness such as social paranoia after a crisis? (will it disappear when I overcome the crisis) or is this something I should go to a psychologist for?

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94% Normal
Based on 62 votes (58 yes)
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  • LunaLaFortuna
    12 years ago

    You are on the autistic spectrum by the sound of things and it's totally normal for us autistic ppl to feel this way. Check out Asperger's syndrome, you may be surprised and it will help you understand yourself and even change things for the better.

    good luck!

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  • stinkygirl
    13 years ago

    I feel the same way. If I were to see someone I went to high school with (it's been 3 years now) I'll start hyperventilating, sometimes to the point of having a full blown panic attack. I usually keep to myself.. take online classes.. I'm really depressed overall so I don't suggest taking my advice.. just wanted to let you know you're not alone!

    Let me know if you find something helpful to you!

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  • Mastersash
    13 years ago

    Sorry to say it won't go away.. but your confusion will surely trade in for a heavy dose of a wonderful reality check over the next couple of years. Most people are sleeping; when you remove the veil of ignorance it is forever banished. Just be careful of psychosis and make sure they don't overlap- that can be intense.. But now you will always know the truth and can never turn back. So don't worry :)

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  • tasha20
    13 years ago

    it is normal i dont like being with people i dont like cuse i am quiet and wot talk its ok

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  • Sean666
    13 years ago

    its normal, but you should see a specialist.

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  • shikaka
    13 years ago

    i dont know if this is normal but i have the same thing, in group conversations if i dont know people im dead quiet...unless iv had a couple drinks haha!

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    To me it's perfectly logical that after a crisis something like this could occur, it's probably your mind reacting to the trauma or something.

    Although to me, it's sounds like maybe you might be developing a form of social anxiety but either way, taking a trip to your GP and telling him/her about this can't harm any.

    I wish you luck! :)

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