Its only Bearanoia when its happening to the other guy :-?
 DB, that is quite the tale and I'm glad that the bear was more interested in your items rather than YOU ;D
Everyone knows that bear attacks are rare and you shouldn't let the fear of one ruin your enjoyment of the outdoors ;D
At the same time there are way's to lessen the odds of a encounter just like you would during lightning storms or high winds.
IF that bear wasn't discouraged by 800# of mad momma moose and your constant barrage of rocks and epitaphs then you can imagine what would of happened if it had turned on YOU as the object of its hunger :'(
 I carry my Bear Spray and make no apologies for it. IF I was camping or paddling in the US, I would have my .357 with Buffalo Bore heavy ammo.
Paranoid? one person's paranoia is another's hoping for the best, being prepared for the worst ;D
 I don't see any difference between carrying a comprehensive first aid kit in event of a life threatening injury, or a means to protect yourself in the event all your precautions fail?
 I always wonder when I hear of a fatal animal attack, bears/cougars/viscous dogs, whether the victims families who often are helpless witness's would say about not having a means to protect themselves because they didn't want to be  called Paranoid?
I'll bet if it was your (_*_) on the line and someone came to your aid with Pepper spray or a firearm, you wouldn't be calling them Bearanoid, you would be thanking your lucky stars they had the means and skill to save your "Bacon" ;)