[Stephanie]

Hey there Ceilidh,

I'm sorry that you're struggling with this paranoia, it can be very difficult coping with those thoughts.

It's natural to have a fear of the unknown and almost everyone shares this fear to a certain extent, however, when it gets to the point where you can't push the thoughts out of your mind, it's usually a good idea to talk to someone about how you're feeling and what you're thinking about. Important points are to try and not think the worse about things and to try and think rationally about your thoughts.

If this has gotten worse recently then this anxiety could actually be provoked by your medication, it's not unusual. I would suggest that you talk to a professional about these thoughts. A talking therapy such as CBT might be suggested and could possibly help with this situation.

Take care.