It’s natural to be suspicious of your surroundings. It’s one of our key survival tactics as humans. However, there’s a big difference between exercising reasonable suspicion and being paranoid.
I was walking by a house that was under construction the other day. The guy hammering on the roof called me a paranoid little weirdo…in Morse Code.
When you go through life, you may not asking yourself, “Am I being paranoid?” Instead, you may need to ask yourself, “Am I being paranoid enough?”
Paranoid…Informed…Same Thing
Simon Sinek once said, “A good leader shares information, even if they don’t know the whole story. Without any information, people create their own, which causes fear and paranoia.”
So, is it paranoid to state things that may or may not be true in an effort to share information? Or is it better to let people imagine the worst-case scenario, which will soon turn into paranoia?
I asked the librarian if they had any books on paranoia. She whispered, “they’re right behind you!”
I don’t have the answer. So, I’m going to be paranoid and you’re going to be informed. That’s the way that this is going to work. And is it really paranoia if someone really IS out to get you? That’s what she shed. You know…”she.”
Having a place to go with your paranoid delusional thoughts is important. At Sherman, we highly recommend our solidly built garages. While we could pad the walls for you, we don’t think that’s necessary.
Instead, think of all the space you could have. Especially if your primary home doesn’t have much garage space (or none at all….gasp!), you’ll want to have a detached garage. It can house your vehicles, any recreational equipment you have, and much more.
There will always be those people who see you building a large metal structure and wonder if you’re paranoid. They’ll assume you’re building some kind of bunker for the end of the world. It’s just around the corner anyway, isn’t it?
Hey, if you have 10,000 rolls of toilet paper and bags and bags of rationed meat-like products that will help you in the event of a supply shortage, we’re not here to judge. We won’t call you paranoid like what the neighbors are doing. Instead, we’ll listen to the long list of supplies you have so that we can help to build the perfect storage shed or garage for you.
Someone’s Watching You
Who knew The Police had such stalker-esque tendencies? “Every breath you take. Every move you make. Every bond you break. Every step you take. I’ll be watching you.”
When you hear a song like that, it’s hard not to keep looking over your shoulder. Someone HAS to be watching you, right?
Too many people go through life running from something that isn’t after them.
The reality is that someone probably is. It might be someone who thinks your cute. Or it might be an officer wondering if you’re about to commit a crime. It might even be someone who thinks they may know you from somewhere but can’t place where.
Just because someone’s watching you doesn’t mean they are going to hurt you. That’s when you might want to start singing another popular 80s song, but this one is by Culture Club: “Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry?”
Unless you hear someone say “yes” after you’re done belting out the lyrics, don’t give it another moment’s thought. And if you do hear “yes,” hopefully you make a mad dash to the nearest exit.
Your Sherman Homes Aren’t Trying to Murder You…or Are They?
When you’re alone in your home is when your paranoia usually sets in. At least, that’s the way it is with me.
Not sure if my house normally makes that sound, or if I’m about to be brutally murdered? You know those sounds. It’s a little creak here and a groan or two there. It’s usually chalked up to the house settling or a temperature change that has left the wood expanding or contracting.
Sherman homes are made of metal, so they’re not going to make the same kinds of settling noises as older, traditionally built homes and garages. It’s one of the reasons why so many people in Sherman Country love them.
If you think you’re going crazy every time you’re alone and the house is not so quiet, it may be time to think about an upgrade. There’s no way to get rid of the sounds you’re hearing. It’s not an intruder (at least, we hope not), but your mind usually doesn’t know that. So, you lie in bed, listening to your home make its little sounds. And with each added sound that you hear, your heartbeat intensifies, your blood pressure rises, and more beads of sweat appear on your skin.
Do you get out of bed to investigate? Turn on the TV to distract you? Or simply wait until you either drift off to sleep or get greeted by a man with a hook as a hand standing over your bed?
Just go to sleep. Well, that’s what she shed. Some people rest easier. Perhaps if you actually had a she shed (a pole barn, a barndo, whatever you want to call it these days), you would rest easier because it wouldn’t be making so many sounds.
Reverse Paranoia
“I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.” -J. D. Salinger
Imagine having such an upbeat outlook on life that you suspect people of trying to make you happy. You walk into a room and get paranoid that maybe someone has planned a surprise party for you. Someone’s going to leap out from behind your desk…with a warm cup of coffee for you.
How nice.
That kind of paranoia absolutely exists. It’s so common that there’s a name for it – pronoia.
When you visit us at Sherman Pole Buildings, you may find that your paranoia reverses into pronoia. That’s because we’re going to take good care of you. We’ll answer your questions, show you how customizable and affordable a pole barn can be, and ensure that you get the kind of building you’ve always wanted.
We’ll make you happy. You may even be surprised by how happy Sherman homes can make you. Soon, you’ll be paranoid no more. What do you say? It might be worth a visit to put it to the test.
