What’s It Like To Hear Voices Part II

As part of my Bipolar, I have been hearing voices for as long as I could remember. My first time when I reflect back on hearing voices was when I was 14 years of age, and I am 29 years old now.

Though at the time I didn’t know if I was hearing voices. The voices told me back then to end my life - and I almost did.

Sometimes the voices occur because of the trauma I faced in the past. When I’m unwell and hearing voices - it is a pretty scary experience.

I hear voices when I’m calm and collected.

I also hear voices when I’m having racing thoughts, and unwell.

So basically I can be really calm or really elevated when I hear voices.

When it’s really bad, I have to take my PRN medications to “calm” myself down.

Or even worse, be hospitalised.

But in saying that - I haven’t heard voices that much this year - which is really good. Means that I’m recovering well and doing well altogether.

I believe my experience with hearing voices has given me the tools to avoid it - as well as strategies to tackle it better and not let the voices consume me.