Hearing Voices

[Arienette]

I keep hearing voices. It's not REALLY disturbing for me, but it is a bit confusing.

I've decided to keep a notebook of what they say, when, and the sound/tone/male female etc.

The thing is every time it happens, it is like i am warped into something. And i think. "i need to write that down" but i can't move or anything, then afterwards i don't remember the words, but i remember the tone and feeling and experience.

Anyone else get this? And does anyone else have ideas for getting out of the time warp and being able to write it down - because a few times what has been said feels really important. Then i just remember the feeling and experience, but not the words. And it's annoying me.

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[Epicene]

I can relate to this. If I hear voices, unless it is a clear command, I can never remember the exact words used. But then again, if someone in 'real life' gave you a long sentence to repeat back, you'd struggle to get it right word for word. So in a way, I think the difficulty in remembering details is kind of normal.

I guess my advice would be just to note down what you do remember. Even if you just recall that it was a threatening, male voice then that still gives you some insight into what might be going on.

[LovelyChantel]

With my specific dissociative disorder I sometimes also 'hear' voices. And in no way am I trying to imply you have a dissociative disorder, I am merely stating my experience. Also, what I mean by 'hear' is that I don't audible hear them per se but I 'feel' them and what they want me to do it say and they influence my actions.

[Arienette]

Thanks. I think you're right that noting what I do remember is still a good start.

I saw my cc today but didn't feel able to tell her. I have no idea why because she is nice, but all I could tell her is that I'm forgetful and scatty at the moment and I don't know why.

I'm trying to just keep on with things, and trying not to let it interfere with my days and plans etc.

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