Fogle explained that he experienced burnout and has since simplified his life to get back to his “old calm self and heal from the storm.”
Writer and presenter Ben Fogle has revealed that he suffered a mental health crisis last year, when he suffered from “crippling paranoia and anxiety”. The 50-year-old said he used cognitive behavioural therapy and an unspecified course of medication to help him recover from the episode.
Fogle explained that he experienced burnout and has since simplified his life to get back to his “old calm self and heal from the storm.” Writing on Instagram, Fogle told his followers: “I’m telling you this first and foremost because I think as someone who shares their successes, it’s important to share our vulnerabilities as well. It’s not to jump on some trend or to garner sympathy. It’s because if it happened to me, [it could] happen to you.”
“Mental health trauma should not be a stigma, but rather a wake-up call to the increasingly complicated world we live in,” she added.
How to deal with paranoia What about anxiety?
Mental health experts say paranoia is an irrational feeling that a person may be the target of persistent and intrusive attention from others. This unfounded distrust of others can make it difficult for a person with paranoia to function socially or maintain close relationships.
Experts say this leads to a lot of stress and mistrust, as well as anxiety and panic attacks. While it is not fully understood why some people develop personality disorders like this, studies indicate that it may be due to a combination of factors, including:
- Genetics
- Stress
- Brain Chemistry
Ways to overcome paranoia and anxiety
According to experts, treatment for paranoia depends on the cause and severity of symptoms and includes medication and psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy helps people develop coping skills to improve socialization and communication and to begin to trust others. Doctors often also prescribe anti-anxiety medications to treat paranoid personality disorder in people who suffer from anxiety or fear.
Experts say that if you have severe paranoia and other symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations, you may need to stay in a hospital until your symptoms stabilize.
Some other ways to deal with paranoia include:
Seek support
Make sure you talk to at least one person you feel you can trust so you don’t feel isolated and anxious in stressful situations. Try forming a peer support group.
Practice self-care
To feel calm when paranoia attacks occur, practice good self-care, including developing a consistent sleep routine, avoiding screen use before bed, and relaxing before bed.
Question your suspicions
Try to question your paranoid thoughts or feelings by looking for evidence of attacks against you or conspiracies.
Respect the wishes of others
If you are helping someone with paranoia, respect their wishes and don’t make decisions for them.
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