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Posted by nellie7 on March 16, 2006, at 9:44:29
Hi,
Lately I have been feeling bad about possibly having hurt people unintentionally, due to misinterpreting their intentions (which now seem to be contrary to what I thought).
I discussed my suspicions (which turned out not to be true) with a friend and now realize the discussion may have been overheard. There is no way of knowing who was informed of what was said , since I am probably not supposed to know about being overheard, so I don't know what the results of my misunderstanding were or how to apologize.
This is all very confusing to me and no one else knows what is going on (not that I really understand any of it), so there is no one to ask for advice.
I just hope everyone knows I was paranoid and not seeing things clearly, and that I am very sorry. Also sorry if this message sounds confusing and unclear.Nellie.
Posted by TexasChic on March 18, 2006, at 18:25:34
In reply to confused and sorry, posted by nellie7 on March 16, 2006, at 9:44:29
Wow, I so identify. Not with the particular situation, but with the whole paranioa thing. I've never really heard this affliction discussed much, so I felt like I was kind of alone in it.
I know how it is when you believe something so firmly only to find out later it isn't true. I always feel like such an idiot. I blame this paranioa for my difficulty in keeping friends.
Just this Friday I had an episode. It was concerning these girls who I'd already gone through this with once before (only to find out I was wrong). I was so upset I was crying at my desk. Then just when I was at my wits end, the girl I thought was ignoring me said something nonchalant to me. I suddenly realized the entire thing was in my head! Luckily I never said anything because I sort of recognized the signs of paranoia and tried to keep it to myself.
I wish I could offer you some advice, but we seem to be in the same boat. Its so hard to explain to someone who doesn't experience this how RATIONAL everything seems during the paraniod episode. Then later you're like, what was I thinking???
-T
Posted by nellie7 on March 19, 2006, at 14:07:37
In reply to Re: confused and sorry » nellie7, posted by TexasChic on March 18, 2006, at 18:25:34
Hi TexasChic,Thanks for your response.
The difficult thing about being paranoid is knowing after the episode that people's feelings may have been hurt. Also, the effect it has on family members and friends who try to convince me I am paranoid and feel frustrated when I can't see it.
How do you handle your problem? Do you take meds?
Have you considered telling your friends about your problem so that they won't be offended by it and so that you don't have to worry about affecting them unintentionally?
Take care,
Nellie.
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