Sudden Paranoia with PTSD: Is it Normal?

And...two weeks ago a bullet went through my window. I'm super paranoid. I always watch who comes in my neighborhood. Especially at night

Yes. In 2018 our old dog attacked me, I didn't provoke him. But me 7 times. I'm so paranoid when I go out, especially if I hear a dog

I get paranoid very very often and this just made me realize that it might be connected to PTSD. I have to call my husband or anyone else at the exact moment just to talk to them and potentially get my mind off of it. I typically feel like I'm being followed so I figured if I'm on the phone, they'd know to call 911 if anything happens

In my situation my paranoia is caused by ptsd. It may differ in your case. It was explained to me that the constant feeling of being on edge from ptsd can cause your brain to play tricks on you. I would look into taking to a mental health professional if it continues

Thats the kind of paranoia my wife gets, mine is more like "someone has poisoned my food or toothpaste" because my mom tried to poison my stepdad and she had drugged me once as a kid. Idk why I'm scared my freakin toothpaste has been poisoned though, seems so random.

This is common with anxiety, especially at night. I know it’s late but maybe turn on a lamp and read a little. It can relax your mind and calm you. Maybe even try to doze off with the light on.