Over thinking and paranoia

[Tre3_of_life]

Hello, I am new to the forum. I am struggling climbing up from this dark hole that I have sunk into and I am having trouble with severe over thinking and over analysing absolutely everything anyone says or does around me and I am super paranoid. This is not me! I feel very alone and scared. Even with the help and support of my GP and a psych, I am still feeling like I am drowning. Am I alone in feeling and thinking this way?

[Guest_1584]

Hiya T3.

Are you getting out much and do you get or do any exercise or something exhausting, running or something. l found that fantastic when l was going through just a similar thing, not exactly the same. But l couldn't even go around to the shops or anything for awhile , only driving alone was about all l could do, also walking on the beach late when there were no people. But in reality , there was no reason on earth why l should've felt that way , l was also paranoid with everyone about anything at all too .

l started running first of all , that was just about getting fit and some pounds off , just on my own. But l also discovered it started to clear my thinking and just made me feel good all round really and settled my head down. l also started getting out more , even just to things like shops or crowds , plazas and stuff , l couldn't go to them for a long time. But between making myself face people again and talk to them , deal with them , and the running , l found my perspective came back into reality before long and my mind slowed right down , the people stuff just cleared and l've been pretty well fine ever since apart from a few small relapses .

Anyway many people here with all kinds of experience that will help you.

Good luck

[Tre3_of_life]

Thank you so much for your excellent words of wisdom based on your experience Randomx. It made me feel less isolated and alone in how I am feeling. Thank you for sharing your experiences, I am definitely going to take all of these pointes on board - especially working those natural endorphins through physical exercise. My family took me for a walk in the mountains yesterday and even though at times I found myself yet again in my head, I used the sights, smells and sensations around me to redirect my thoughts away from the dark chatter. Thank you again for your time and your kindness. I wish you the very best.

[Gia_10]

Hi there.. sorry to hear you're going through a rough time..you're certainly not alone- i experience this nearly every day. Ive been dealing with social anxiety for years and although im alot better than what i used to be, i still have really bad days and im uneasy 90 percent of the time. Sometimes when we're anxious, our minds can play stupid tricks on us. You need to challenge these irrational thoughts-ever tried practising cognitive behavioural therapy? It also helps to talk, overthinking is extremely self- sabotaging. Try mindfullness and meditation- i used to roll my eyes (in my mind haha) when this was recommended- but if you stay consistent and work on it, it really does help. Obviously staying connected with the outside world is going to also help- even if you dont feel like it- just get out, even if its going for a walk when there arent too many people around. And lead a healthy lifestyle- have some realistic goals in mind- what would you like to achieve? This helps with your self confidence and gives you the sense of purpous that you deserve. All the very best, excuse the novel but theres no short answer here! 😉