Do not call yourself paranoid if you think that you are being watched or something insidious is plotting against you. These are more signs of paranoia than a definitive diagnosis.
Be that as it may, there are millions of people in the world who are unaware of their paranoia, and those who know about their disease - thousands. If you observe any person, you can find a lot of symptoms of various mental illnesses in his behavior.
What does the word "paranoid" mean?
The word "paranoia" has Greek roots and means "madness". In practice, a person who is suspicious of the people around him is called paranoid and cannot adequately explain the reason for this distrust. Such a person often takes everything at his own expense, it seems to him that he is being persecuted, they are talking about him, they are plotting something against him. The meaning of his life is a battle with the enemy - some real person who can harm him morally or physically. But having defeated his enemy, he will find himself a new one, turning this action into an endless cycle. If you do not go to the doctor with such symptoms in time, most likely, sooner or later the paranoid becomes dangerous to society.
But history knows many examples when great generals or rulers who led their countries to prosperity and wealth were paranoid. In other words, there is no golden mean in this concept.
How to live next to a paranoid?
In fact, those who have to live with the paranoid and endure his antics, I would like to wish good luck. Many live with such people, motivating themselves exclusively with pity for this person and the hope to change him. However, this will not happen. Only specialists can help a paranoid person, and you, trying to lull his attention and re-educate, will only cause additional distrust in you.
A small amount of time will pass, and you will become the main enemy of a loved one.
If you love this person very much, you just have to analyze his attitude towards other people and not let him feel the differences between him and you. Pass over yourself, agree with him in everything, since quarrels can only alienate you from each other. The main thing is to believe yourself that this ailment can be cured, try not to let go of your hands. After a long time without conflicts and quarrels, you can try again to invite your loved one to see a specialist. Try to do it carefully and carefully, because any pressure you risk getting aggressive in response.
As a result of all of the above, we can say that you can live with a paranoid, but sooner or later, when you go to a doctor, you will have to become an enemy for him, not a friend.
