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What is Paranoia - Explained by a Bipolar and Schizophrenic.
Not Crazy (Archive)
English - March 04, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 52.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 247 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health bipolar mental anxiety bipolardisorder depression mentalhealth mentalillness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We often use actual mental illnesses to describe behaviors that don't actually qualify. For example, if a friend thinks they failed a test, we might jokingly say, "Stop being paranoid." But what is real paranoia? What does it feel like? What can be done about it? In this episode, Michelle talks about her life with, and without, paranoia.
Highlights from ‘Paranoia’ Episode
[1:00] Michelle discusses when her paranoia started.
[4:00] The most amazing thing that Michelle could finally do: nap.
[7:00] Paranoia or scared of society?
[8:40] How did Michelle realize she was paranoid?
[10:30] How did Michelle stop being paranoid?
[15:30] Taking criticism and not caring.
[17:30] Michelle still gets offended on occasion.
[20:30] Seeing success in our future.