Anybody else feel like they're being watched?

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PurplePlumz
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12 Aug 2018, 5:26 pm

I have really bad anxiety, and this time I often fear that I'm being watched (from anywhere really). I don't know if it's by anybody specifically, but I always have this really bad feeling that somebody's after me. I oftentimes try to convince myself to calm down, but it's really hard to calm down from stress that I feel (and this isn't the only part that controls myself). Should I see a therapist about this? It's probably just anxiety but it's hard to see it that way when you're actually in the moment of such thoughts.



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12 Aug 2018, 5:58 pm

Why do you say "just" paranoia? Paranoia is a pretty awful way to live.

You should either see a therapist, or go straight to a psychiatrist about this. It could be no big deal, or it could be a very big deal.

I hope you are feeling better soon.


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12 Aug 2018, 6:06 pm

BeaArthur wrote:
Why do you say "just" paranoia? Paranoia is a pretty awful way to live.

You should either see a therapist, or go straight to a psychiatrist about this. It could be no big deal, or it could be a very big deal.

I hope you are feeling better soon.
Am not a native English speaker and I was rushing with this, so I guess I used a wrong form of description. Apologies for that, didn't mean to offend anyone.

I've been thinking about that too. Haven't told anyone yet.



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12 Aug 2018, 6:55 pm

From what you describe, it seems to be effecting you negatively, so it might be better to visit your doctor, and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist or therapist. Asking for help is never a bad thing. Paranoia is horrible to feel and live with.

Wish you much strength, and I hope you will get the help you need quickly. Good luck!


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