Question about racing thoughts

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Question about racing thoughts
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Fri, 12-31-2004 - 1:38pm

I don't know if anyone here can answer this, but this is a question that's been on my mind for quite a while.


Are ruminating thoughts and paranoia the same thing? If not, is there a "normal" level of paranoia?

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-02-2003
Fri, 12-31-2004 - 2:13pm

Racing thoughts and paranoia is not the same. We can however have ruminating thoughts that are paranoid. I think that some of our thoughts are our insecurities more than paranoia but maybe someone else may feel different and give you more advice. I have had the problem that at times I feel people are looking at me. I wouldn't say this is totally normal though I think there are alot of people at one time or another feel people are watching them, but I feel alot of it is insecurity. Some times I feel people know that I have this illness without me telling them. I feel they can see it, but realistically I know they can't see it. People in my life that know I have the illness can see when I am having a bad day or not feeling stable. I think what your feeling is 'normal' for this illness. You will be ok...hang in there. Have you talked to your pdoc about this feeling?

Tina~

 
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Fri, 12-31-2004 - 3:39pm

Thanks Tina.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-02-2005
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 4:11am
Traci,
When I find myself worrying about who others are watching and what they are thinking
etc... I remind myself it is really none of my business. sissy