Paranoia- Common? Fixable?

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Good evening. I would like to share with you, in order to get information. The thing is, I have lost a number of friends, due to me not trusting them. I expect something, and as much as they try to convince me otherwise, I can not but think they are all doing something.. cruel.. on my behalf. This has caused a great amount of depression, and boredom.
Question 1- Is it common amongst 'aspies', and
Question 2- Is it 'fixable'?

yeah im pretty paranoid too and from what i hear its a common thing among aspies

Thought: 'Aspies' have problems understanding people; assume the worst.

It's not so much that everyone is out to get you; everyone is out to get everyone...

Some people have a take on individuals (not necessarily AS) as 'easy'; to provoke, convince, push, etc. It doesn't mean they go looking for you, but once you're found, they'll give you some good-natured ribbing. I rib back.

Just don't ever play poker with them.

Oh I'm completely mildly paranoid . It's kinda more of a gag between me and my friends now, but I'm very jumpy.

I am always paranoid around people. I always suspect them of doing something or saying something to make me feel bad or to insult me. I never feel part of a group. I have a group of 3 friends who I hang out with at least 5 times per year. Every time I'm around them I always suspect them of doing something to insult me so I am always on guard. Typically, when I am around them (or any group of people for that matter), I want to leave early. I usually don't spend more than an hour of my time at a social gathering.

From what I've learned from reading The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood, is that it is very common for Aspers to feel a sense of paranoia around people. It is mainly due in part by being unable to recognize when someone really cares about you, or what they are thinking and feeling. Consequently, Aspers feel disconnected from the people and have to deal with a sense of paranoia. This is one of the reasons why I don't care for social interactions.

Close friends of mine have always been offended by my inability to trust them, but I really can't help it. I'm overly paranoid about absolutely everything - especially the motives and thoughts of others.