Hearing voices, what is that like?

[Brem]

I do not have Schizophrenia myself, but I have always wondered what it must feel like to go through life dealing with it. What is it like for those who hear voices in their head? How does one cope with something like that? For me I have a singular voice in my head, but that's just my thoughts. But I know there are people out there who go through with this on the daily.

So, what does it feel like to have these voices speaking in your own head? Do they all have distinct voices? Or do they have your voice maybe? I'm curious to know what the voices sound like.

 

[Shree]

I don’t have schizophrenia either, but from what I’ve read, people describe hearing voices as very real and external, sometimes distinct from their own inner voice. The voices can vary in tone, gender, or personality, and coping often requires therapy and support.

 

[Brem]

I don’t have schizophrenia either, but from what I’ve read, people describe hearing voices as very real and external, sometimes distinct from their own inner voice. The voices can vary in tone, gender, or personality, and coping often requires therapy and support.

Ah okay, that makes more sense. So they don't necessarily hear the voices in their head, but more so like the voices are around them? I can't imagine what it'd be like to go through that on a daily basis.

 

[arunima]

I don't have schizophrenia. But my best friend throughout school and college has a schizophrenic mother. And I have seen her very closely. It's really exhaustive for the person who is suffering and the loved ones around them who have to cope with it and support it. Luckily, she had a loving and understanding family. Her husband and kids supported her all the while and they so even now. She is an elegant graceful lady, but the episodes used to be bad. She has managed well with medication, family support and therapy. Life goes on a roller coaster for such people and their families.

 

[Deep]

People with schizophrenia often hear voices distinct from their own thoughts—sometimes familiar, sometimes not—often sounding external, commanding, or critical, which can feel confusing and distressing.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I’ve never experienced that, but I’ve read stories related to that. That sounds very scary to me. I imagine hearing someone talk in my head when nobody was there. That can make you fear. The people that are going through such things deserve real help, no jokes at all, it really takes strength to live with that every day.