Is this paranoia?

Hi @redhead, that all sounds very frightening. And while you're stuck n hospital where you fear harm from the very people who are there to help you 😞

You have insight in knowing something is faulty with these thoughts. This is promising.

I have a brother with psychosis, paranoid delusions (schizophrenia), we have had many off the planet conversations. He believes aliens are brainwashing everyone against him, even me (which really hurts because I care about him). Fortunately, after 5yrs, and another recent hospital admission, he is started being honest with Mental Health staff about his compelling thoughts and beliefs, and he has learned to be cooperative and work with them to help.. Think they are more able to help him now as he has improved so much - less withdrawn, less argumentative, less upset.

You have to be honest hon. Don't worry about labels, just tell them what makes you scared or anxious . everything will be OK 🌿

@redheaded It sounds like it must have taken a lot of courage to show the nurse your post. I am super impressed at how brave you are. The things you are describing do sound like paranoia to me (but I'm no expert). I can't imagine how horrible it must be for you to feel so frightened. I super hope you are able to get good support at the hospital and I'm glad you have at least one nurse that you like. I'm really glad they let you keep your phone. I have never been allowed to keep my phone when in the psych ward (I'm in NSW). I'm pleased that phones are allowed in some states. I know how much it super sucks to be in hospital @redheaded and I'm really glad you are still able to connect with people here in Forum Land.

I'm really sorry to hear you are feeling so scared @redheaded. I know how horrible it is to feel scared. I super hope the scared feelings settle a bit super soon. Is there anything you can do to distract from them? Are you sleeping ok in the hospital? I'm going to be heading off from the forum for the evening pretty soon because I am super sleepy. I know that getting a good night's sleep super helps in trying to cope with difficult emotions so I really hope you are able to have a restful night @redheaded.

@redheaded 10pm isn't too far away. I'm glad you have music to listen to. I super hope the scared feelings aren't quite as big for you tomorrow @redheaded.