Hallucinations or real

[Blackcatballoon]

I had to change my name for this. I have felt people are talking about me for the last twenty years. I hear 'slag' when I go out. I overheard my back neighbour talking about me and when I ran upstairs to look, no one was there. I don't know if it's real or not. I think it probably is. Everywhere I go. I don't know what is real anymore. I don't know what to do. I don't know what I want anyone to say. I feel like I'm broken. If it is real, I am being persecuted. If it's not, that means I'm terribly ill. What will I do?

Contact your np or gp. You need support and don't beat yourself up x

GP first thing on Monday.

This is treatable

You'll be fine. I say this because have psychosis and am all too familiar!

Please go to your GP. They will refer you to EIP (Early Intervention in Psychosis) who are brilliant. They'll sort out medication if you want it, they'll support you, they're great.

There's also something called 'Hearing Voices' who are a national group who arrange weekly get togethers just for a natter and support.

You're not on your own. You're not going mad. It's just an illness and no one should suffer from an illness without some support.

You're not necessarily terribly ill at all so don't worry about that.

If it's happening everywhere, it's unlikely to be real and that's a good thing because it means those horrible voices aren't real.

This is treatable and you can access that treatment. Take a deep breath and give yourself a huge pat on the back door reaching out.

Make a doctor's appointment, or go to a and e if you feel anything is escalating.

https://www.hearing-voices.org/

This website has so much great information on it. I read it through with a family member who was hearing voices sometimes. It doesn't mean you are mad or broken, it's a very common illness and something that can either be treated or lived with or both, the advice you have to get in touch with the GP or team dealing with MH issues in your area is excellent. Do that, you don't have to live in fear of this all the time, there are medications and support resources to help you. People often don't talk about it so they don't realise it's something that happens to others too.

Thank you. I feel like such a bad person. I'm really struggling.

Please go to your GP, or even A and E if you feel in crisis. The Samaritans are also great to talk with if you feel alone tonight and like no-one understands, they will listen to you:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

You are not a bad person at all. This is a trick of your brain. You can seek help and get help. Do not worry.

See you GP as soon as you can.
If this is happening regularly and in lots of different places then it’s very unlikely to be real.
This can be fixed!

First step is recognising that you may be hearing voices - well done

second step - is seeking help from GP

third step - getting better

this is common, you are not alone, you shouldn’t feel guilty about anything and you don’t need to go through this alone

Please talk to a gp as soon as possible. Call 111 or go to A&E.

@Blackcatballoon You are absolutely not a bad person!

Just pop to the GP, and they'll refer you.

Honestly, it's scary when you're experiencing this on your own. And the stigma! But, really, it's not a ticket to the crazy house. It's very common, you are not alone, it doesn't make you a 'bad person'!!

Give your surgery a call Monday morning, explain what's happening, they'll book you in for a phone consultation (oh the days of actual appointments!), be honest and it will be fine.

Don't be on your own, there are meds you can take to ease your symptoms. It's an illness, is all. No big deal. The worst thing is thinking you're on your own and that's why EIP are brilliant. A referral to their service will be so helpful.