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Overly-sensitive friend?
I have this friend who is getting really sensitive about her surroundings and imagine things that are non-existent.
She is always very worried about her privacy being violated and random people watching her for everything she do and her communication with friends. She gets suspicious that the people she interacts with are not who they really are on the surface and perhaps an imposter. It's really ridiculous. She thinks that some hacker is hacking her computer to view all her emails or taps her phonecalls etc etc. Her imagination is really going crazy and her thoughts and insecurity is totally irrational. Sometimes she even ask me if I am really me as she thinks someone might be imposing as me to get to her secrets.
Does anyone know what are the possible reasons she might be having these insecurities or have any advice on how to help her. I always try to listen to her but I don't know how to get her to think rationally and not overly suspicious. It's really affecting her life. :((
Thanks for the answer and concern. Yeah, she told me that she is already seeing a doctor and he told her to get some time off for a while. But her problem has been persisting for a while now and it is showing no signs of going away. Actually I thought it was getting better, but it suddenly worsened recently. And I'm a bit guilty because she has been trying to arrange some time together with me but I was busy preparing for my exams and actually still am. I do reassure her that I will make up for it after exams. :x
I hope she gets better soon.
2 Answers
- 8 years agoFavourite answer
I'm no doctor, but It sounds like she might have schizophrenia. She sounds like she's very paranoid. I bet she's miserable. I hope that she gets help if she hasn't already. I hate that anyone has to go through any type of mental health problems. I have anxiety and depression & it really is a battle for me. I wish I could give you an answer on how to help her. All I can think of is to just be very patient with her, listen to her, & let her know that you are there for her & that you are not out to get her secrets. I wish you the best.
PS: You are an amazing person and friend for actually caring about her, sticking by her side, & trying to find ways to help her. We need more people like you in this world.
- Anonymous4 years ago
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