Strange Phobia?

[Taddbeta]

Is there a name of the fear that someone can read your mind?

[pixie373]

Paranoia

[237SJ]

Paranoia?

[Taddbeta]

@pixie373 Thanks.

[Taddbeta]

@237SJ Is there anyway to get over this?

[pixie373]

You're welcome

[Retrochic]

Paranoia is not a phobia. The fear that someone can read or control your mind is often cause by schizophrenia which is not a phobia either.

[pixie373]

You're first move should be your GP to try to find the cause.

[David H]

I'm a therapist and everyone has correctly addressed the question. A combination of cognitive therapy and possible medication if persistent are the usual treatments, and the doctor will assess the cause and find a diagnosis.

[Taddbeta]

Ok thanks everyone, does anyone know where i could read more about this?

[jno]

there's a bit about it here, though not a cure

http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/worry-about-people-reading-my-mind-57796/

[ichkeria]

The specific fear that someone can read your mind is surely a symptom of paranoia, which is a more general term.

[pixie373]

There is a lot online- which might not be too helpful without a cause. It might be worth contacting your local Mind and speaking to them.

[lcg]

schizophrenia.....thought broadcasting!

[seadogg]

We usually give out involuntary signals which may be interpreted by those skilled in reading body language. Someone might spot that a person has guilt feelings but nobody can read what those feelings are in detail. The fear is totally irrational which is why a professional Cognitive Behaviour Therapist can help.