Parnoia is a type of psychosis called a delusion. A delusion is a false belief.
For example, paranoia can be the belief that you have done something wrong and that a person or an organization is upset with you. This is a scary delusion as it feels so real.
Paranoia used to really cause me a lot of trouble. I have worked hard so that I can at least recognize it before it makes me do something stupid.
I often get the feeling that my friends are ignoring me and that they have met friends they like a lot better than myself. It’s a terrible feeling. Luckily, I know the signs of paranoia and I don’t act on them, instead I call my friends and ask them to do something. When they say yes, I know that all is fine. My [ Read More ]



