I've lived in the city all my life so walking around it has never bugged me, even after I moved to a farm two years ago. Normally I'm able to go out or sleep peacefully but lately I've been extremely paranoid. Everywhere I go I'm on edge even on the farm where no one else could possibly be.
It's always the same paranoia: when I'm in a store, it's that someone is going to come in with a gun and try to rob the place. When I'm at home, it's that someone is going to break in and shoot us. If I'm walking to the store, it's that I and whoever is with will be hit by a drive by.
This has only been occurring for two, maybe three, months and what's strange is that I just traveled to France where I walked around with no fears whatsoever.
I'm 17 (if that actually matters) and was wondering if anyone could tell me what's wrong and how to fix it. :( I really hate this having this constant fear.
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well I've had paranoia and anxiety
& the way I fixed that is.. I came close to a person. I trusted someone, this person made me feel secure & calm.
& you have to realize, situation like the ones you imagined, only happen 1 in a million.
I just came out of that thought, realizing that no one cares about what I do or my actions.
that's how I fixed my paranoia & anxiety
Your not paranoid. Your just scared and need help. Please talk to your parents (if you still live with them) or schedule a therapist appointment. You need help to get you through this. You'll be ok just try to distract yourself and get to a therapist at all cost. You need someone to get you through the issue.