There was so much mental cruelty in our family that my only dream was to be able to dream.
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Sometimes my perception of mental cruelty is altered by the disease. To me, certain actions ppl take might be painted over as malicious. When I am in my right mind, I sometimes realize that everything is not so grave, and that no one is out to get me. I use those moments to frame my understanding of the intentions of other folk.
Yes, but paranoia does have a basis in reality. The horror was real at one time, just is no longer.
There was definitely a few out to get me
Paranoia serves a purpose, for me, it is a form of anxiety which turns into fear which is attached to things I consider to be outside myself. An exaggerate perception of and belief in the presence of a threat and a fear of being invaded. I may be paranoid about certain “inevitable” disasters occurring. When I say it serves a purpose, I mean it keeps us safe, because we spend time and energy doing behaviors which will keep us safe. When that thought pattern becomes very exaggerated, though, you may find it hard to be at ease, and being at ease at the right times is an important part of functioning alongside normal healthy people.
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Yes, but fear can be a catalyst and make things happen.
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I’m sorry it was hard for you at home and not always healthy and loving. 
Sorry to hear that. I hope things get better for you
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