The society that we live in today doesn't treat introverts that well. It doesn't treat anyone well. If you're walking down to the mart or are running an errand, there might be—might not be—someone who'll notice the shoes that you're wearing or your clothes. That person will form an opinion inside their head. Another might even blurt it out. And when that happens, you'll naturally hear it all too correctly. Each and every word, distinctly.

Sometimes, paranoia is useful. We can use our obsession to better ourselves, to stay safe and away from harm. But it doesn't help all the time. If we become too obsessive, it'll make a worry-wort out of us and we'll be leading ourselves to our own eventual destruction. 

I think caring what people think about you is also encompassed by paranoia. The constant fear, the killing curiosity of knowing what that group on the table next to yours in the cafeteria is whispering about. What those people are giggling about. It drives you mad! Is it you? Does your hair look bad? Is there something on your face? There's definitely an embarrassing paper stuck behind you, written on it, awful things...

Not everyone is paranoid. But we might as well accept the truth if it applies to us. And help the others that have succumbed to this monster. But if you are not paranoid, then your mind is as healthy as it can be and I'm sure you have a lot of friends that love and admire you.

Sometimes, it isn't paranoia that we experience. Sometimes, it's just an encounter with a bunch of not-so-kinds, bullies, jealous people...the list goes on. 

What then? If it isn't paranoia but real life? 

Then, I guess, we better stand up for ourselves. 

But if you think that you're a lamb that has come across a whole hoard of hungry wolves, then you better prepare yourself for the emotional distress you'll be making yourself march through. For those wolves might be our own thoughts.

You first need to determine if people really are being mean to you. If yes, then you need to walk up to them and have the issue cleared, once and for all. If that's not the case, then board the train you see below:

How To Get Away From Paranoia.

Welcome aboard!

So you think people are out there to get you? To make the tiniest pieces of you possible and then cook lasagna out of you? You think too much!

I'll acquaint you with the basics of the art. 

Talking to a therapist is the best solution there is. When we let 'that burden' off our chest, a wave of relief passes over us. Having another human being to tell things and then receiving their advice might be the best idea for coping with your obsession. If you can't afford a therapist or simply are not into being personal to a stranger, you can ask your friends to help. Tell them to be harsh when controlling you and your paranoia. Good friends can be helpful in so many ways. You can even keep a diary. Go through what you've written. You'll find your obsession absurd after a while and will soon get bored of it.

If you're not a socialist and prefer your own company over everybody else's, people will judge you. But that doesn't mean they want to quench their century-old thirst with your blood.  Try getting out of your comfort zone. I can't think of a single reason why making a new friend won't benefit anyone. But if you're totally fine with how you sit in corners, or in a special place frequented by none but you, and have no qualms about your choice and are unaffected by people's opinions, then you're good to go.

You've bought a new shirt, but are too scared to give it that day out it deserves because you think your friends might make fun of you. If yes, then you better put that shirt on, for your life depends on it! Put it on and walk outside, proud as the proudest. People will be amazed at how beautiful you look. Not only because of that brand new piece of awesomeness, but because of the confidence that you're radiating! You might even make a new friend.

It's your first day as freshman. You've been dying to go to this college and have finally been accepted! But you're bad at making friends. Like, really bad. No worries! Just walk to the most approachable person you find and say HI! Just like that. What could go wrong?

If you think there's a serial-killer after you, then I suggest you contact the police, for no amount of positive thinking can help you there.

Point being; you're over-thinking. This world isn't as bad as the down-trodden think. We all are equal in the eyes of God, and he has gifted us with different talents. This gift is still closed shut, if you're obsessing over people. Once you've opened it, you won't have time to dedicate to your tormentors, that is, if you really have any. You'll be, instead, obsessed with the gift that you've opened. You'll spend all your time with it, rather than with your unhealthy thoughts.

Unlike the proverbial cat, we only have one life. It can be whatever we fashion it into. It can be good, great, amazing, and even better if we choose. Or, it can be dark and desolate, if we don't make better choices. 

The remote-controller is in YOUR hands. Pick it up! And use it wisely. 

Let us never let paranoia get the best of us!