“Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you”
— Kurt Cobain
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Sometimes, people who worry a lot about others trying to harm them or do bad things to them might actually be right. Imagine someone who is always suspicious, thinking their coworkers are plotting against them. It could be that this person is just overly anxious, but it might also be that the coworkers really are planning something sneaky. In history, think about famous spies who were constantly looking over their shoulders. Many of them had good reasons to be paranoid because there really were enemies chasing them. So, if you're feeling paranoid, don't ignore your feelings entirely—it might be worth checking out if there's actually a problem. It teaches us to balance between staying cautious and not letting fear control us too much.
