Posted by Jost on May 12, 2006, at 23:49:01 [reposted on May 13, 2006, at 11:36:51 | original URL]
In reply to looking in the mirror, who am i, posted by rjlockhart on May 12, 2006, at 22:59:58
> I feel i just dont know where i am, who i am, i just looked in the mirror and said who are you?
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> I dont know, i feel i dont fit in here, i i am paranoid about going insane. I have flucuating thoughts, up and down.
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> You know where you fit in is where you meet or stick to people and have a conversation. What the hell is wrong with me why am i not doing this.
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> I need to stick to people, but thats my problem.
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> My fears is im afraid that im not sticking to people, well knowing people. I stay to myself. NO. i dont want that. No no no.
>Matt, try not to frighten yourself by using the word "paranoid" to mean "afraid," even if you're extremely afraid.
The word "paranoid" in everyday speech is sometimes used to mean "frightened," or "suspicious," but that's casual usage. Paranoia, as a mental illness, is different from that..
Being afraid that you're crazy, doesn't make you crazy.
Wondering who you are doesn't make you crazy.
It could be you feel lost, confused, alone, or full of self-doubt. Those might be upsetting you, and you might need help with them, but they don't mean you're crazy.
Jost
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