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What is the opposite to Paranoia?

Eddi

Eddi

Agnostic
Premium Member
Paranoia is when you believe people are out to get you and do horrible nasty things to you - when they are not

But what do you call it when you believe that people are out to help you and do lovely nice things to you - when they are not?

Like "I suspect my neighbour from across the road from me is going to gift me her car" or some other delusion like that

Basically, what is the opposite to Paranoia? Is there a word for it?

I'm not asking because I am experiencing this, don't worry!

I was just wondering
 
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wellwisher

Well-Known Member
Eddi said:
Paranoia is when you believe people are out to get you and do horrible nasty things to you - when they are not

But what do you call it when you believe that people are out to help you and do lovely nice things to you - when they are not?

Like "I suspect my neighbour from across the road from me is going to gift me her car" or some other delusion like that

Basically, what is the opposite to Paranoia? Is there a word for it?

I'm not asking because I am experiencing this, don't worry!

I was just wondering
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Paranoia is the anticipation of bad things about to happen. The opposite would be the confident knowledge of good things, that are real, that are about to fall into your lap.

Say you interview for a job that you like, and your future boss offers you the job on the spot. Now it is only about waiting for the formal acceptance letter, while you starting looking for closer housing and shop for a new work wardrobe. This is nicer than paranoia. It makes you feel a blessing compared to a curse.
 
Massimo2002

Massimo2002

Active Member
wellwisher said:
Paranoia is the anticipation of bad things about to happen. The opposite would be the confident knowledge of good things, that are real, that are about to fall into your lap.

Say you interview for a job that you like, and your future boss offers you the job on the spot. Now it is only about waiting for the formal acceptance letter, while you starting looking for closer housing and shop for a new work wardrobe. This is nicer than paranoia. It makes you feel a blessing compared to a curse.
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Yes but both pronoia and paranoia are bad. Because you don't know how the outcome will turn out.
 
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