Hi, I've had this feeling of being watched for along time. I think it started around the same time I was performing at a drama club ( logical). I have since quit the club because I was getting to old. it doesn't matter where I am, I always feel like someone watching me . Even if I'm at home alone it makes me feel paranoid, I've started going out of the house less and less,closing the curtains so people outside can't see me and dimming the lights at night because I'm afraid people will see me through the (blackout) curtains. If I meet someone gaze at the mall or I hear people laughing then I start to freak out like I'm chocking. My thoat goes dry, I sweat and start trembling. I don't know what to do. As a result of this feeling I just can't relax unless I listen to music.
I've started to shake and have a dry mouth just writing this
I was just wondering if there is anything I can do to stop this from happening.
Thank you for reading
Ps I don't know if it is anxiety because of this feeling of being watched.
Anxiety can play tricks on your mind. I would suggest speaking to a counselor about this to give you support and guidance. Its hard to figure out on your own and it's great to vent to someone else who can help. ❤️😁
It's Social Anxiety. I have this problem too. I have my curtains closed. We are self conscious.I have Social Phobia and Social anxiety, GAD. I'm always looking around when I'm outside or in public. I'm very nervous around people. Alot of the things are misunderstandings. Misintrepretations. You might have glanced and they glanced at the same time making you believe it was true. When it was probably just a coincidence you both looked at each other at the same time. I know my neighbors look at me when I'm outside. They're probably in their window looking at me. Watching my every move. It drives me crazy sometimes. I know they are. I feel it. I feel their eyes.
I feel like I'm in a movie. Where someone is holding the camera and videoing me. I do suspect maybe there's a camera or a recorder inside my house. I know it's irrational but you can't overpower the mind sometimes it's more stronger. I told this too my psychiatrist once and he said I was paranoid prescribed me different medication. I don't think it's paranoia I think it's the Social Anxiety and we're self conscious. These condition cause it. Thinking people are judging you or criticizing you, looking at you. If they are or are not it should not matter." I saw this girl at the store I tried to ignore her but she kept staring at me. The girl passed right in front of me while I was gazing up at a object. I'm a female btw. She had a smile like she was mocking me or making fun. She glanced at me the whole time she passed by. It was very uncomfortable for me. Later I kept thinking why and got depressed. These small things get too me. I kept thinking why was she making fun of me? Did I do something wrong? Maybe I look weird. I don't. But how I act is weird I avoid looking at others. I have my head up and always look up ahead. Ahead of people's head's. I focus on objects and zone out. I do it on purpose I couldn't handle looking at people being aware of everything I get more nervous. Anyways just thought I would share this in case someone does it too. You can get CBT Therapy to get better. Best of Luck to you!🙌🙏👍💖That's the only thing I can think of. Try to ignore these thoughts and don't look at them keep on going they're probably not laughing at you or looking. Everybody is too busy thinking how they come across or look to others. Too worried with their own problems, work, insecurities. "Don't worry." I know it's easier said than done but you will get there with help.💖
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