Thin line between paranoia and vigilance

[Dr. A]

With increasing untrustworthy people around us, when a new person with a doubtful history enters your life, it is imperative that you would be extra vigilant. A time comes when you start doubting yourself whether you are being paranoid or just extra vigilant. Has this happened to you? How do you manage such situations?

 

[Noble]

I have never allowed myself gets to this stage. instead of being paranoid I would rather go away from such situations and people.

 

[Fidelia]

I had been like that before. And it was chasing people away from me. I was just too careful that everything could be seen from the lens of the past hurts. I had to decide to allow everyone write their own stories in a clean slate. That saved me from paranoia.

 

[Teri W]

You always have to always maintain an open mind when people come into your life while also being cautious. Don't just define people by your past experiences. Get your guards on but don't let it be overwhelming that you end up chasing someone away.