[Q] I am hearing voices not of my own

[Moontanman]

Maggie, no matter how many doctors you have seen don't give up, sometimes it takes several before one can connect with you and figure out what is wrong. don't give up, help is available, you just have to find it. If you are seeing regular doctors please see a psychiatrist, it's not a bad thing to see a psychiatrist, they can help. Just don't give up, it is distinctly possible you have a problem that is unusual and it might take several doctors before you find one that recognizes your problem. Hearing voices needs to be attended to, please keep in touch and let us know how it goes.

[Maggie D]

My psychiatrist just tols me the other day I am under spiritual war fair she is a catholic she tols me to go see a priest I am not posessed I will definatly look up the web sites for ohsu thanks

Maggie

[pamela]

Maggie, Please do use the links that I have provided. It is my opinion that you should change psychiatrists; this one is not working for you.

I must say, that I question her suggestion as that type of comment would only serve to heighten your fears. Private message me if you have any more concerns:)

[Michaelangelica]

There is another long thread on "hearing voces' here, at hypography. It seems that is not especially rare.

http://hypography.com/forums/user-feedback/14518-im-hearing-voices.html

There may be another too.

 

When the voices start telling you to harm yourself or the aliens are controlling your brain, or to vote Republican it is time to get psychiatric help.

Mention your concerns to your GP and maybe get a referral to a psychologist (Talk) or Psychiatrist(Drugs) if you are concerned.

[Maggie D]

thanks for the advice my life is pretty normal considering my dad trys to tell me I am psuchic but I just have good intuition he says they are people from beyond trying to contact me or do some thing for them my other friend says it is a witches coven trying to convert me or what ever I don't know????

Maggie

[pamela]

Hiya Maggie,

Attempting to reconcile this with psychic abilities is not the way to go- stay with what we have discussed, it is the best course of action.

Surround yourself with people/friends who have your best interests in mind and avoid those that would bring on fear/paranoia and unsubstantiated claims:)

[Maggie D]

I agree but it is hard when I am looking for answers all I did was tell my dad a few words that keep comming into my head and he freaked me out telling me that some temple of satan or some thing so if I am nutz understand that what he told me did not make me any more comfortable but it made me feel a little less crazy the voices are actually saying real stuff that actually has a meening not like the grass is blue or some thin like that ya know my psychiatrist does not think I am psytso we have already tryed medications and more to help the first one all I did was sleep I got babys I need to work so I try to ignore them.

Maggie

[Maggie D]

so honestly I smoke a little pot when I get off work to try to slow the roll in my brain I sleep with the tv on and a fan my ears beeeeeep for some reason like a high pitched noice it drives me crazy but ?i am a soldier I keep on fighting I have to I got little ones coiunting on me

MAggie

[pamela]

again, Maggie, get a new psychiatrist. I would avoid discussing this with your father if you want positive feedback. His words are NOT helping you. Get rid of the fan. The muffled sounds of white noise can lend to you hearing voices. Not good. As far as the pot, I would not recommend smoking. Allowing yourself to be in an altered state, can create a mind conducive to hearing voices. Again, NOT good.

Have you made that appointment yet? you will not be able to properly take care of your child if this persists.

[Boof-head]

Maggie, I think what you may have (I'm not a doctor, btw, more an amateur psychologist), is some form of creative dissonance.

Your "problem" might be related to something we all do - create.

 

We are creative, not just of things that we can use, or admire (like art) for "being creative", but we create inner worldviews along with.

 

Voices are way more common than most people will admit; these are because of creativity occuring, in our left-right brains. Dissonance, like what you appear to be reporting, is then a disconnect of some kind, that your worldview on the inside, tries to connect to the outside - it invents external agents.

However these 'agents' are just processes that everyone has occuring in their left-sided right-sided mental regime.

 

Perhaps you need to "get creative" and make another voice, which is "you", that dismisses or creates counter-arguments when "the voices" have something to say?

 

P.S. You might find this hard to believe, but I once managed to convince a senior psychiatrist, and a doctor (and my parents), that I was crazy enough to be admitted to an institution. The real reason I wanted in, was because I had a friend who had been locked away in the same place for a somewhat egregious reason - he was perfectly sane, in fact he was able to make unofficial day-trips in and out, just not too far - so the plan was to get myself admitted so he had someone to talk to, and plot and scheme, etc.

(this wasn't the holiday I expected however, I had to convince the staff - who were all nuts - that I was sane after all. This was not something I could do overnight, since after being admitted to "the bin", claiming you weren't crazy after all, would have been a little crazy).

[Maggie D]

thanks for your opinion it actually makes sense but I feel like I have the war of the worlds going on in my head I have looked up some of the words that I am hearing in my head and it has some thing to do with the HOPI TRIBE Or religion I have not read much yet I am at work and don'y have a compu at home so it is hard to investigate the Big Dipper is also some thing of interest to the voices the it sounds so weird but if you knew me in real life you would be like you are not crazy but whats going on in the inside of my head if it was gibreish I would blow it off but things that they say have meening meenings that I never heard of so thats is why I am looking for answers.

Maggie D

[maddog]

Maggie,

 

I am in agreement with others who post about seeing a better psychiatrist, one that actually cares about you. This may be hard to find in these times. You might try Health

clinics associated with universities -- they might have psychological services more to your

liking.

 

One thing I will say regarding voices is if they elicite stress in you. Do you feel more

stressful in hearing them ? The reason I ask is my mother would hear voices and never

found by psychiatrist(s) to be schizophrenic. Schizophrenia is a common source of voices

yet not the only source. Only a qualified health professional can tell (psychiatrist).

 

Now I am curious about the voices (themsevles?) - as are there more than one ?

You mentioned in the last post their interest in the Hopi tribe and the constellation the

Big Dipper. What in particular is their interest ?

 

One thing you can try with psychiatric assistance is regression therapy. You may

discover what all this is about.

 

Just some suggestions.

 

maddog

[Maggie D]

I have seen many psychiatrics about 6 and counselors and never been diagnosed since I was little things have always been weird I have never talked about this with any one I have always been fasinated with the big dipper I found out the other day it is where the devil lives or some thing there are like 4 groups like interpreters 4 pepole interpreting what I am thinking and saying in my head I sound like a nut I know but it is muslim kkk some thing with the HOPI and blacks I wanna say jamaican or hati I am only talking about this because I have no idea what any of this has to do with the other but Iknow it does and they are all screaming at me at once like shut the **** up and listen and I can but I can't make out everything I "hear" so I started to write things down and now I am working so I actualy have a computer to do some investigating I just want to know does this sound any thing like you mom?? did she hear rining in her ears like a beeeeeep?? and also I don't get irritated any more except when I am trying to sleep and the beeping and because I know this all comes together some how set on it

Maggie D

[freeztar]

Hello Maggie (that's my mom's name) :eek2:

 

I agree with others who have suggested seeing a certified doctor about this.

 

It seems that you've been down this path and are reaching out for other options. Some of us might be able to help you pinpoint the underlying cause, but we will need some more information.

 

Can you please describe what the voice(s) sound like? Is it a man or a woman?

What exactly do the voices say? (please be specific)

Is it constant, or does it happen now and again?

What stresses do you deal with on a day to day basis?

Do you have a family history of psychosis?

Additional info along these lines will help, not hurt.

 

If you do not feel comfortable posting answers here, please send me a private message. You can be certain that I will not disclose anything that you write.

 

DISCLAIMER: While Hypography is full of intelligent individuals with lots of experience with psychological issues, it's no substitute for a certified and legitimate psychologist. Please consider this while reading posts in this thread.

[pamela]

hello Maggie,

We have already discussed these items listed by freeztar in private messaging. Your situation now is likely different than when you were younger. Although counsellors can help with a variety of issues, your current situation would suggest a psychiatrist. I will post the link to the doctors at Oregon Science and Health University if you have lost the link. I am curious, have you called them yet?

 

OHSU Healthcare: Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, Oregon

[Michaelangelica]

1 Write the conversations down or read them into a digital recorder.

 

2. Check that there is no physical damage to the brain-blood clot, growth and /or external injury(from a blow or fall).

You can do that with a brain scan (MRI?) or a psychologist (NOT Psychiatrist) can do a test on you to see if all bits in the noggin are working properly.

 

It sounds like your mind is "racing"

[JMJones0424]

Maggie-

I have been reading this thread with interest since it started. At one time I also felt the same things that you are describing. I was hospitalized, diagnosed, and medicated, but this did not help in any way. I have come to realize that feelings and emotions are simply reactions to chemicals in the brain. The composition of these chemicals and how our brain reacts to them is different for different people. Everyday occurrences, such as stress from work and kids, can affect how these chemicals are released. Simple things, like the food you eat, and the amount of exercise you receive, can also affect the balance of these chemicals. I am particularly worried about your use of cannabis, as I found that during times of stress, when I smoked, the chemical imbalances and how my brain reacted to them were only exacerbated, though at the time I felt "calmer". I think it is imperative that you find someone that you trust to be objective to talk to. This person needs to be open minded. The things you are experiencing are real, in that you are real and you are experiencing them. It is not "normal" though, to be hearing voices on a regular basis telling you to do things or arguing with you. These are symptoms of something else. Unfortunately, it is VERY difficult to determine what that something else is. Beware of doctors who would prescribe you medication without first talking to you and trying to figure out what is going on in your life. Also, beware of anyone that says that what you are experiencing is communication from the devil, ghosts, or any other superstitious entity. You have the capability to determine what is actual and what is merely perceived. In order to stop these conflicting messages your brain is receiving, you need to figure out what is causing the chemical imbalances. Prescription drugs may or may not be required, they may or may not help, no one will know for sure except you. If you wish to rid yourself of these voices, you must take action and try to determine what it is about your life that may be triggering these experiences. People with a malfunctioning pancreas should not be ashamed when their insulin levels are out of whack. Likewise, you should not be ashamed, but society places different values on the two circumstances. It is, however, just as imperative that you seek help, for your health and safety, and for those who depend on you.