Getting paranoid

[Yogi89]

For the most part, I am a pretty logical and rational person. However, if I think I lost something important I tend to get really paranoid. I feel bad though with the last two times I got paranoid. tonight for example - I didn’t see my purse that I usually carry in my room, and I looked everywhere I could imagine it would be, and checked in my car. No where to be found. I started freaking out because my social security card, driver’s license, debit card and money were all in my purse. I don’t usually carry my social security card in my purse but it was in there today. So, my mom started to help me look for it in my room and I feel bad Bc I kind of seemed like I was accusing my brother in a way for maybe taking it, Bc I said ‘it was in my room, I know it was’ and my mom said ‘who’s going to take it?’ And I didn’t say anything but I know she thinks I mean my brother Bc the last time I lost my car keys I did the same exact thing. My brother used to have a gambling problem and would steal sometimes , not from me but he has stole jewelry from my mom and I think money too but I’m not positive. But, my parents did give him a lot of money before. Anyway, I feel bad Bc I get this feeling maybe he did take it. And, last time my mom found my keys and this time she found my purse right away. And she said ’ you always do this.’ And, I do. I feel bad, especially for thinking it was my brother even for just a second. I wish I didn’t get this way, but as I get older I feel I get more paranoid. Is anyone else like this? What’s the best way to overcome it? I don’t only get paranoid, but I will cuss and I just get so mad/annoyed.

 

[CB_Catholic]

Here is a piece of advice, because I used to lose things too. Get in the habit of keeping your purse and keys in the same place all of the time. I mean every time you come in the house, put them in the same place. Don’t just lay them down and resolve to pick them up later. Keep your keys in your purse. The fact that your mother says you do this all the time says to me that you just lay things down wherever, Take responsibility for what you have and put things in their proper place every single time, then you won’t have this problem.

My grown daughter has a bad habit of just laying things around. Well, she took out her hearing aid and instead of putting it where it belonged, in it’s case, she just laid it down somewhere and the dog ate it.

It cost her $1500. That’s what can happen.

 

[Yogi89]

Here is a piece of advice, because I used to lose things too. Get in the habit of keeping your purse and keys in the same place all of the time. I mean every time you come in the house, put them in the same place. Don’t just lay them down and resolve to pick them up later. Keep your keys in your purse. The fact that your mother says you do this all the time says to me that you just lay things down wherever, Take responsibility for what you have and put things in their proper place every single time, then you won’t have this problem.

My grown daughter has a bad habit of just laying things around. Well, she took out her hearing aid and instead of putting it where it belonged, in it’s case, she just laid it down somewhere and the dog ate it.

It cost her $1500. That’s what can happen.

Oh, wow. Thank you! But also, when my mother said that, she meant I overreact when I think I did lose something. Still, I do need be more careful. Thank you!

 

[Mary_Estelle]

I think we are all guilty of a little paranoia from time to time and also thinking the worst of another person. It sounds as if you are a little careless or absent minded at times as we all are. My brother would get silly looking for his glasses when they were perched on top of his head. As another poster has said find a designate place for important items. And don’t forget to ask St. Anthony to help you find lost items. Peace.