I haven't been bullied in a long time, but how do I get over the paranoia of getting bullied again?

First of all: sorry to know you were bullied - that deserves HUG because its pretty rough. I've been bullied myself and I understand that paranoia you mentioned way too much better than I would like to but, honestly, I only started to get better after having seeked professional help. There are some things you can do as well if you can't afford it or are not comfortable with it as well: the hardest one is to get yourself to open up fully with people around you, which is a huge challenge (I know how fearful that can be..) you can put yourself that will eventually lead you to people that really like you as a whole. Thing is: its obviously an enormous risk and the sense of exposure is overwhelming but closing yourself and keeping your deepest feelings just for yourself can be a very painful and lonely sensation that can last for a long time :s. Personally, unfortunatly it is a process that takes a lot of time to overcome and I would definitly recommend you therapy so that, despite being a long and very difficult journey, you will have another resource of help available for you that will accelerate your recovery! Hope this was useful and I wish you the BEST of lucks so you can enjoy life more fully and become the happiest person possible because you DESERVE it! :)

Be confident in yourself, so that even if it does happen you can get through it without breaking down

Its perfectly fine to be on guard after you have had a bad experience with something. However, that doesn't mean you should not trust anyone. Try to accept the fact that you were bullied but you MADE it and thats what matters. It is a lot easier to deal with stuff after you have accepted it, good or bad. Everyone isn't bad out there and just for some bad people, you should not be afraid of everyone. Try to talk to more people and improving your confidence. Remember, bullies always target those who are weak minded and are easily tormented. If you show that you do not care for their opinions or aren't bothered by their actions, they won't go after you. Try to stand up to the bad people next time :)

It's completely normal to be paranoid, but you can't let that paranoia control your life. You're in control of what happens, if someone bullies you again. Speak up, tell someone, stick up for yourself. Put an end to the bullying. You did it once, you can do it again. You can get through it.

As scary as it may seem, just realize that it's possibly come to an end. Take that big sigh of relief.

Even though you haven't been bullied in a long time, because it is something that hurt you or upset you, it is something you don't want happening to you again.

Reflect back on your accomplishments. See how you have grown as a person and how you are better in ways than you were before. If you have done anything brave lately, it will be very helpful to think about it too. It will boost your confidence & self-esteem. Give yourself a pep talk. You will be surprised to find out you have done more than any bully can ever aspire to. This feeling, knowing that you are a better human than the wretch trying to torment you, will cover you like an armor. Anything they throw at you will be deflected right away.

I don't get through the paranoia of getting bullied again but I feel like I'm going to get bullied for no reason again

Bullies hurt and words leave scars. It's normal to be paranoid in fear of being bullied. However, if you let yourself continue to be paranoid you'll miss out on some of the greatest times of your life.

It's hard to fight ones fears and paranoia of getting bullied, especially with a significant past concerning being bullied; it's understandable to be concerned. Just try and focus on you, dont worry too much, try and do things they make you feel happy and satisfied.