Depression and Paranoia
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Depression and Paranoia
| Sat, 06-12-2004 - 11:26pm |
I would like to see if anyone here suffers from depression and has experienced feelings f paranoia with it?
It has recently come to my attention that I was suffering from depression. I am attending a program of intensive psychological therapy. Another person claims to be suffering from paranoia, but she is bipolar.
Thanks for the feedback.
Donna

Don't know much more. Sorry.
We do have a few folks here who are bi-polar so maybe they can give you some insight.
Good luck.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
Welcome, Donna!
To make a long story short--I've been depressed for quite awhile. But, I've noticed the paranoia more when I've had a bad day or am tired. I get paranoid that my husband isn't going to call or something is going to happen to my parents if they're not home, etc etc. I have more then once made myself go right into an anxiety attack because of this paranoia. My psychiatrist has but me on Lexapro and increased it recently to help. I have found that it does help a little but I still get paranoid from time to time.
I don't know how much this will help you but I just wanted to let you know you're not alone.
I have a form of bipolar disorder called cyclothymic disorder, I used to think that others were talking about me trying to make problems for me and like one of the other posters I am not self centered at all but I constantly thought that someone was trying to make things bad for me...since I got on meds I have been fine and I changed alot of the situations in my life so I think that has helped alot...
I wish you the best of luck with the therapy and the meds.. keep us posted on how you are doing
Erin
I'm pretty new here too. I've been having a bit of a down period so I've been having a little struggle to participate. However, I noticed your post this evening and I wanted to tell you that I have had issues with paranoia off and on over the past few years and my diagnosis is depression. That being said, I do have a family history of bi-polar disorder and I've only seen my GP about my problem.
What I mean by paranoia is a range of things. Right after I had my daughter I had the most serious issues. I think I already posted here about this, so I'm sorry if you've read it. At the time I was convinced there was a serial killer lurking on my property and I couldn't leave windows open because I was so afraid. More recently I just find myself constantly suspecting my wonderful trustworthy husband of horrible things and intentions. And I mean I get it into my head that he must be having an affair (no evidence. zero. zilch. none) and I can't let it go until we have a big argument. Then of course there's the inevitable self-loathing and feelings of worthlessness....blah blah blah. God I hope my new meds kick in soon.............
I hope this helps a little. I'm sorry if its completely off point.
Mary