"The Psychology of Feeling Watched: Exploring Paranoia in Everyday Life"

The feeling of being watched can be triggered by exposure to scary media, hypervigilance following trauma, or mental health conditions. Humans are sensitive to gaze, and outside stimuli can also induce this feeling. For those who have experienced trauma, hypervigilance becomes a defense mechanism. Persistent paranoia may indicate a more serious issue, and seeking mental health support is important.