Maybe say your friend is coming over. (If it's too late just say that it's embarrassing or something like that.)<span />
Paranoia, hallucinations, talking nonsense words, delusions.
This questions is quite open, so options are endless.
False, no matter where you work out there are potential dangers. For example if you are lifting a heavy weight, it could fall on your body and injure you. That's why you should always have a spotter. The gym and home area are the same unless you have someone with you.
Clean living environment. Only fortune and opportunities can determine that, while you yourself can control the other two.