Baba Rumcake, I Want to Feel Good!

Dear Baba Rumcake,

Certain people make me feel good, but most make me paranoid that they actually dislike me and are laughing at me or something like that.

How come it is hard to find the ones that just make me feel good?

Paranoid in Peoria

Dear Paranoid,

No one but no one can make you either feel good or paranoid. The only one who will allow that, is you. No one will do it unless, your permission has been granted. The opportunity to get that far into your head lies only with you.

Assuming...