Why Do I Strongly Believe That Others Intend To Harm Me?

Do you believe that others intend to harm you or that you’re being accused of doing something horrible that you never did?

Do you fear ordinary situations?

Do you frequently report to authorities?

Do you feel threatened without reason?

Do you worry excessively?

Do you experience extreme distress?

Do you constantly seek safety?

Based on your answer, it is unlikely that you have a clinical problem with irrational beliefs. Some people experience persecutory delusions, in which they firmly believe someone, or a group of people want to hurt them, even when there is no proof for it. Persecutory delusions are related to paranoia; however, they involve different thought processes. In paranoia, someone feels extremely fearful of other people, and they don’t trust others. Persecutory delusions happen when paranoia becomes extreme; the paranoid feelings become beliefs. There are several mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder, in which it’s common that sufferers experience persecutory delusions.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or two signs related to irrational beliefs. The best thing you can do is to discuss your symptom(s) with your doctor as soon as you can. You may be experiencing persecutory delusions: strong beliefs that someone or a group wants to harm you. This type of delusions is a form of paranoia. In several mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumtic stress disorder irrational beliefs are a common symptom. To understand the cause of your symptoms, your doctor will do several exams and evaluations. The type of treatment depends on the underlying cause of the symptoms, but usually includes medication and psychotherapy.

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have persecutory delusions. Seeking medical support is essential in this case. Your doctor will first do an evaluation of your health and your symptoms. Treatment then depends on the underlying cause, but generally it involves medication and psychotherapy. With psychotherapy, you will learn how to manage thought processes and delusions. Someone with persecutory delusions can’t recognize reality. They firmly believe that people or a group intends to hurt them. These beliefs are bizarre and unrealistic. If you think you are experiencing delusions, don’t hesitate to see your doctor.