I’ve been going to therapy and I’ve noticed that much of what I say is a classic case of BPD. I’m a man and I feel like it just presents itself differently. The biggest thing I struggle with is paranoia when I get stressed, specifically when I work a job, and it’s significant to a point where I’m almost completely detached from reality. I fear people are saying things about me or that they are making fun of me for the way that I act because I’m not normal. My official diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, but I was wondering if BPD is a common codisorder and if anyone else struggles with paranoia like this. I only get paranoid under stress.

How can I work on combating this? Any tips? Thanks