Questioning & Challenging Paranoid Thoughts

Asking yourself these questions can help you work out whether your suspicious thoughts are paranoid or justified:

–  Would other people think my suspicions are realistic?

–  What would my best friend say?

–  Have I talked to other people about my worries?

–  Is it possible I have exaggerated the threat?

–  Is there any evidence for my suspicions that can’t be questioned?

–  Are my worries based on events that could be viewed in different ways?

–  Are my worries based on my feelings rather than definite evidence?

–  Is it likely that I would be singled out above everyone else?

–  Is there any evidence against my beliefs?

–  Is it possible that I’m being oversensitive?

–  Do I still feel suspicious even though other people have reassured me that there is no reason to be?