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Anyone's bipolar make them feel paranoid?

Justinmymind1980s
Justinmymind1980s

My bipolar disorder makes me feel paranoid. A lot of times I have paranoia that people are talking about me behind my back. And that includes family members. I also deal with a lot of social anxiety because of bullying way back when I attended School. So sometimes I wonder if that's not part of it. Also when I'm out in public if I see a group of people laughing and talking. I will also assume they could be laughing and talking about me. And that thought will enter my head. I guess I'm just wondering if this could be a bipolar disorder related thing or if it would more so be my social anxiety.

sbinwonderland
sbinwonderland
I would say both. My husband is bipolar and has social anxiety. I have severe anxiety and manic depression. I am also a people watcher so if I see people laughing I assume it's at me. Paranoia can also stem from PTSD, Schizophrenia, and again, anxiety.
arfie
arfie
The debate rages over which psycho chapter my paranoia belongs to, but it remains an ongoing problem by whatever Chapter Heading.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Justinmy…….. This is a good place to come.... I'm glad that you've found us

I agree that it could be either or..... If paranoia effects you a lot though I would discuss it with your psychiatrist..... A med tweak might help

Big hug......xo
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Generally paranoia in BiPolar comes with the more Manic/Psychosis side of the Disorder, I'm going to take a guess and assume your BiPolar I?

There are self guided coping skills and relaxation/centering exercises you can learn and do to help with the paranoia. Mindfulness exercises also help to keep you grounded in what's real and "now'.

Take care.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
SBinwonderland:

Its curious the way you say your husband is BiPolar and you have Manic Depression. You do know these are the same thing right? Manic Depression is just an older terminology for BiPolar Disorder....
SullenKitty
SullenKitty
I know what you mean. I sometimes feel the same way when seeing people laugh or whisper.

I've never been diagnosed with social anxiety, but I do have general anxiety so I guess that could be the possible cause.

My extreme paranoia is only in mixed states, and its very intense.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
All of the above. Paranoid. People DO talk about me behind my back. I was also bullied in school and still have a lot of anxiety when thinking about it all. And I definitely have social anxiety.
foodisanaddiction
foodisanaddiction
I have the same problem. When i am out in public or even with friends i have a fear that they are talking bout me. I think this is mostly due to me being insecure.
Newbie59
Newbie59
Yes i always feel people are talking about me but i also have social disorders and general anxiety. I also feel like people are laughing at me I'm thinking of getting a med tweak
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