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Are yall Paranoid?
I am paranoid, but not to the degree you described your family member.
I think I am more suspicious than paranoid, but both traits are of the the same ilk and could fit on a continuum nicely.
Does the family member use drugs? because I cannot use marijuana or anything that induces paranoia... cuz then I'm way out there in the twilight-zone. Alcohol is the only mind altering substance I can use without getting paranoid to the extreme
I think I am more suspicious than paranoid, but both traits are of the the same ilk and could fit on a continuum nicely.
Does the family member use drugs? because I cannot use marijuana or anything that induces paranoia... cuz then I'm way out there in the twilight-zone. Alcohol is the only mind altering substance I can use without getting paranoid to the extreme
No drugs, but he drinks quite a bit. It may be just suspiciousness, but it appears to be paranoia to me.
No, you are describing paranoia, IMO. I have that suspisiousness at times, but I have an internal check system that analyzes my suspicion/paranoia, plus I want to give people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe that is my sag-bits?
Yup. I'm speaking on behalf of those I know and for myself (scorp stellium). I dont trust people and their intentions, I cant help being suspicious...this happens a lot in my closest relationships thou. I think people are full of shit and are capable of most evil...until I'm proven wrong. Truth is, I know what I'm capable of, but I dont act on it, so the paranoia sets in when i wonder if they are as self controlled as me. Its sort of like projection in a way or maybe not. Its the knowing of what lurks in the depths of every person, the dark side of every individual..EVERYONE has it, but will they act on it?
Posted by WaterCup
Yup. I'm speaking on behalf of those I know and for myself (scorp stellium). I dont trust people and their intentions, I cant help being suspicious...this happens a lot in my closest relationships thou. I think people are full of shit and are capable of most evil...until I'm proven wrong. Truth is, I know what I'm capable of, but I dont act on it, so the paranoia sets in when i wonder if they are as self controlled as me. Its sort of like projection in a way or maybe not. Its the knowing of what lurks in the depths of every person, the dark side of every individual..EVERYONE has it, but will they act on it?
+1...yep. Maybe cuz Im aqua rising, but that is how I look at it...exactly
In a way I dont think its a bad thing because at least you dont live life naive and being under the impression that everyone is an angel from above. People suck and thats the truth. Its only wrong when you start accusing people of things that are ONLY in your mind...this is mostly done by sun scorp thou lol, im not THAT paranoid. My aqua sun helps me reason with what can be actually true and whats bs thinking. I dont accuse 1st, I watch until im proven right or wrong, but the paranoia never goes away...its just ignored.
*waves @ R24* hi sweety, where have you been? Its been a while.
I wont lie I get paranoid when someone's trying to get over on me because of my instinctive inclination to draw that good ol' stinger and get to it...but I kno it's counter-productive towards transformation
I'm paranoid I will come off as psychotic as I have seen other scorps...
I don't ever want to associate with that impulsive nature I've been down that road, I now seek the more peaceful side to our character
actually I think most scorps seek peace and always have, but in avoiding the dreaded fear of ever being taken advantage of we have relied on an aggressive approach especially in our younger stages.
but then again who isn't paranoid about someone getting over on you? each sign has different strategies
from what I've gathered, scorps usually take mental notes and plot until that climax is reached...and then showtime 🙂
I'm paranoid I will come off as psychotic as I have seen other scorps...
I don't ever want to associate with that impulsive nature I've been down that road, I now seek the more peaceful side to our character
actually I think most scorps seek peace and always have, but in avoiding the dreaded fear of ever being taken advantage of we have relied on an aggressive approach especially in our younger stages.
but then again who isn't paranoid about someone getting over on you? each sign has different strategies
from what I've gathered, scorps usually take mental notes and plot until that climax is reached...and then showtime 🙂
^^lol
Posted by QUlETstorm
Yeah I am the paranoid type.. Not to the extent that others might be, but my cap hates it. Like for example, when my car was broken into and my registration was stolen, I was paranoid that they would get my address from my registration and try to break into my house. I didn't understand WHY ELSE somebody would take my registration. My cap said I was being paranoid. Also when my cancer sister first announced that she was leaving her abusive husband, I was worried that he might try to kill my sister. In the past, he has dragged her from a moving car, thrown a hammer at the back of her head among other things, so I thought my concern for my sisters life was valid. But my cap scolded me for being "so paranoid". Yet he freaks out at least once a month, thinking he's going to lose his job. But I'm the paranoid one. Lol
I don't think of that as paranoia. I think that is a realistic possibility and you were right to be worried.
Posted by WaterCup
Yup. I'm speaking on behalf of those I know and for myself (scorp stellium). I dont trust people and their intentions, I cant help being suspicious...this happens a lot in my closest relationships thou. I think people are full of shit and are capable of most evil...until I'm proven wrong. Truth is, I know what I'm capable of, but I dont act on it, so the paranoia sets in when i wonder if they are as self controlled as me. Its sort of like projection in a way or maybe not. Its the knowing of what lurks in the depths of every person, the dark side of every individual..EVERYONE has it, but will they act on it?
I agree. I become suspicious when someone is being flirty etc. I feel like as if they flirt the same with eervyone else at the same time or they have an agenda chasing phase. Feed you bullshit to gain your trust and when you do, they act different and you end up hurt in some way. It can be from experience coz you dont want to make the same mistake twice. Its a negative which I feel I need to work on. Not everyone is like that but its continueous lol.
I get paranoided and worry about shit that hasn't happened yet. Alot! It sucks!
Posted by WaterCup
*waves @ R24* hi sweety, where have you been? Its been a while.
Hey WC! Real life interferences, lol
Posted by IntriguedScorp
Hmm probably a little. But generally it's based somewhat on reality only then I can occasionally take a realistic molehill and turn it in to a paranoid mountain if I over think. 🙂
+1000
Yes.
My scorp mom still doesn't trust online shopping or banking lol
It's a good quality tho, if it doesn't get extreme. Keeps them out of too much trouble.
My scorp mom still doesn't trust online shopping or banking lol
It's a good quality tho, if it doesn't get extreme. Keeps them out of too much trouble.
Posted by Marrakesha
@ QUlETstorm:
"Like for example, when my car was broken into and my registration was stolen, I was paranoid that they would get my address from my registration and try to break into my house. I didn't understand WHY ELSE somebody would take my registration. My cap said I was being paranoid. Also when my cancer sister first announced that she was leaving her abusive husband, I was worried that he might try to kill my sister. In the past, he has dragged her from a moving car, thrown a hammer at the back of her head among other things, so I thought my concern for my sisters life was valid. But my cap scolded me for being "so paranoid". Yet he freaks out at least once a month, thinking he's going to lose his job. But I'm the paranoid one. Lol"
I wouldn't consider these examples of paranoia or paranoid behavior truthfully. I would think the exact same things and I know I have, especially in the situation with your sister.
It's quite common that abused women who try to leave or escape their situation are stalked and that their partners try to kill them either intentionally so no one else can have them or in some rage filled fit. I'd say a lot of your feelings were valid.
Yes. I automatically have that fear too. I've seen it enough and all that ID channel I watch, certainly doesn't help.
I don't get paranoid unless I'm worried about something extreme like if something potentially bad could happen that I have no say in otherwise I'm a go with the flow person
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