Discussion Topic
Paranoia of ppl knowing of my illness
Posted on 07/28/08, 11:02 am
Just wondering does anyone get anxiety or paranoia about people knowing about their illness. Its all i can think about 90% of the time, im a bit hypo at the minute so im not really caring but just thought this group needed a new discussion line...
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Reply #1 07/28/08 6:31pm
Tbh I am past caring whether people know abou tmy illness. But I do get paranoid about people that mean something to me judging me. I do get very paranoid about other things though. I should know this but is paranoia a symptom of schizoaffective disorder? -
Reply #2 07/28/08 11:52pm
yes, paranoia is a symptom. i am no longer paraniod about people knowing about my illness (due to my meds) but I would never tell anyone. i am secretive these days, ecspecially because I have just moved & am making new friends -
Reply #3 07/29/08 7:02pm
yes, lozza, apparently a major factor. But this isnt even paranoia with me I KNOW the whole town is talking and laughing at me behind my back cos of my crazy behaviour in past manic periods. In the past when manic i used to drink quite a bit (years ago)and you can just imagine the things I got up to, probably much of which I dont even remember! Fiery, my BIGGEST mistake was ever telling anyone about this illness and I live each and everyday regretting it. So you are right, keep stump! -
Reply #4 08/14/08 2:48pm
I don't care who knows. Despite being very crazy and as my husband would call me "eccentric" I am kind and lovable. At least I've been told that anyhow. I think the personality defines the person.....mental illness shouldn't you are you and that shouldn't change mental illness or no mental illness.
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