Maintaining Vigilance Without Paranoia

Maintaining Vigilance Without Paranoia

Balance security with quality of life:

Healthy Security Habits:

  • Make security routine, not obsessive
  • Focus on highest risks first
  • Accept some risk as inevitable
  • Maintain social connections
  • Enjoy technology safely
  • Update practices regularly

Warning Signs of Excess:

  • Avoiding all social interaction
  • Extreme anxiety about normal activities
  • Inability to trust anyone
  • Obsessive checking behaviors
  • Relationship strain from security
  • Reduced life enjoyment