What Is BPD?
5. Paranoia
People with BPD often struggle with periods of stress-related paranoia. You may become suspicious of those around you, questioning their motives. Even though there is no proof, you may feel threatened, as if someone is watching you or acting against you. Such thoughts can be troubling or frightening.
Even those closest to you may seem untrustworthy. You may believe that they are criticizing you or taking advantage of you. These false thoughts impair your ability to reason and assign meaning to things. The unrelenting mistrust of others causes you to be constantly defensive.
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