I'm having a paranioa epidsode. It was triggered by the way

I'm having a paranioa epidsode. It was triggered by the way my father in law behaves. Trust me , he constantly pretends like he is in stealth mode and hiding something.For an example, when he talks to my spouse he lowers his voice so I can't hear and acts all dramatic when i walk near or call him out.. Anyways, if you'd like to know where my head is keep reading

.Another trigger is hormonal fluctuations. My breast have been tender so I know I'm fluctuating.

Ok, here I go. Right now, my mind making me feel my father in law is going to set the house on fire as I sleep.. Here's how this thought came to be; After being triggered a few times with my father in laws secretive behaviors...he asked me about mowing the backyard. My mind took this one phrase and flipped it 100 times. Now I feel that he really means he wants to set the backyard on fire. Idk. But. i do. Its not logical yet I will sit up all night tonight checking my cameras so I don't burn alive. The fear is real and the thoughts feel legit....its a whirl pool in my head during these episodes. I hate it. Typically, I think I'm going to be killed. One epidsode, I thought someone put a bomb under my car and driving would activate the explosive device. I sat frozen for an hour, terrified.

This is one issue that compresses toxic and abusive relationships in my life. Because I have these thoughts, I cant trust myself.

Have you been diagnosed with anything? If not then it would be a good idea to seer a psychiatrist so you can feel better and luve a more normal life.

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@NS100 no, I have been managing my symptoms my entire life alone. But now I have a better understanding of how and why I start thinking these thoughts.

I’m very high functioning whatever my label is…and worry trying to tamper with my current coping strategies may make things worse. Especially putting anything into my body- I’m super sensative