I am suffering with paranoia and it is exhausting me. My medications are not helping, so I drank a glass of wine each of the last three nights to help me calm down. I don’t want to get in the habit of turning to alcohol. I will see my psychiatrist tomorrow. Hopefully, she can help me, because I feel overwhelmed with fear (tightness in chest, queasy gut, adrenaline rushes, sweat, clammy palms, prickly crown sensations, etc.). The underlying delusions are that I am being affected from the spiritual realm (given tactile sensations/experiences) and of persecution/being watched. Also, recently told my therapist I believe I need to find someone else to work with, because I don’t trust her. And making this change, I feel like I’m “defying authority“ or betraying the relationship. I know that sounds mixed up, but that’s exactly how I feel is profoundly mixed up. Just want to put this out here for support as I am really suffering.
I have this as well.
Sorry you’re having such a rough time. I recently switched therapists because I didn’t trust the old one anymore. It’s hard to have therapy work if you don’t trust the person.
thank you for sharing, it makes me feel less alone.
@FreeLunch the paranoia stinks.
@NHD thank you for the words of support. You are right, therapy is not helpful without trust.
@anon57496651 You are welcome. I did read your post. It helped give me confidence to share my own current struggles.
I have something similar as well.
Paranoia sucks, it affects your life in a hard way. Please tell us what happens with your p doc and how you will proceed with this process. I’m sure you’ll get better, keep us posted on the situation
Will do @Kaito Thank you.
I have paranoia as well. I can hear people wishper behind my back
So, my doc increased my Abilify to 20 mg. But, then, I realized I only recently began taking Zoloft and it was after titrating up from 50 to 100 mg that the extreme anxiety and paranoia began. So, I am wondering if this is the cause. Has anyone else had anxiety and paranoia increase because of Zoloft? I will see my doctor again soon, so will discuss with her.
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