I get extremely paranoid and intimidated sometimes when I’m walking past a big group of people, mainly 15/16/17 years olds causing trouble outside shops and just loitering. I’ve had trouble with them before being called a Donut and lard-arse (I’m overweight) One time one of them walking behind me really close trying to attack me.
This is when I get verbally aggressive, particularly more when I’m unwell. Its written down in my MH health notes (its not written down as a risk) because at my MH tribunals I have ever year to renew my community treatment order its noted I’m not a risk to people, more myself. It’s noted as severe social anxiety.
I’m so sorry you went thru that. I feel unsafe too when it comes to groups. I tend to get a little paranoid in general but more when it comes to groups of people. I hope you can heal from the damage society has done and live a peaceful life without those a*sholes.
I had to veer out of harm’s way in my vehicle as a pedestrian young teen probably was shouting “I was a boy scout !” (wanting me to pull over), I’m sure he probably had a knife or something…saved my life.
Is it really paranoia if they’ve called you names and they are aggressive and have caused problems? Sometimes there are real reasons to fear and avoid people. I feel like having psychotic paranoia makes it really hard to tell whether or not we are actually in danger
I have the same issue. A lot of teens want to prove themselves tough in front of each other. They stand in front of local stores and yell and shout things to their surrounding. They walk in packs and it is very annoying. I’m paranoid that they will do something stupid against me. I don’t understand why they don’t mind their own business?
yea i am the same in groups. i can’t go outside by myself because of the paranoia and anxiety. but i go for a walk once a month with mobile team girl and sometimes with my dad. But it’s hard yea.