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Starting to hear voices...

  • 19-04-2009 2:09pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm worried - I've started to hear voices. Usually it is laughter and giggles and it's happening when I'm alone and usually in my room.

    Originally I thought it was happening because I was half awake half asleep but the last few mornings when it has been happening I've definitely been awake.

    It's disturbing me because the voices are getting louder and clearer. Usually the voices sound a bit confused and yes, a lil mocking (big surprise). Exams are coming up and I've been unwell and on new medication for a separate illness that clearing up. In addition to this strong medication, I've been on anti-ds.

    Maybe the mix of medication is doing this? There is mental illness in one member of my extended family. I told my mother about this new development (the voices) because I had no one to talk to and now I regret it as she is worried. I downplayed it after saying I wasn't worried that I reckon it's just a combination of medication and sleeping problems but I am worried.

    I don't really know what I'm asking here. Obviously not medical advice (I know the rules mods - plus I'm not daft enough).

    Maybe some reassurance that I'm not going insane. That someone else has had something similar and it was not a big issue and resolved itself quickly?


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,647 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    While it could be a combination of those factors, you really need to talk to your GP / psychiatrist. Hearing voices isn't usual, so it does need to be dealt with. Better to deal with it now before the exams, than during the exams. If you feel this is an immediate problem, phone someone in the A&E / psychitric department in your local hospital.

    That said, we all do hear our own internal voices. Whether that is the silent "D'oh!" that Homer would make or that little silent giggle you make to yourself when you see something humorous.


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