Hearing voices in my head

[Ambereyesemo]

I don't know what I want out of this but I mgenuinely scared and dare not open up to my family yet.

For a few weeks I've been hearing voices more laughing and nonsense for the moment they sound child like in my head, I've caught myself looking around my house or looking outside to see if there any kids hanging around but absolutely nothing, it happens more so when my children aren't in the house if they are I'm looking at them to see if it's them talking, I've heard adult voices too. I'm actually scared, scared incase I see my gp about this and I get my kids taking off me or I get taking away and there's no chance I'd like to be on a ward.

schizophrenia does run in my family my younger brother has it, I do suffer with depression, anxiety I'm an undiagnosed autistic (for context) what should I do I'm petrified. I need reassurance anything 😞

You do need to see your gp about this, in order to have it evaluated. Auditory hallucinations can be a symptom of an underlying condition, but there can be many causes for them. They can be successfully treated with medication

So please see your GP. It must be incredibly distressing and anxiety-inducing for you atm, You need some professional support.

Hi op,

I don't have personal experience of this... But I did listen to this recently...

And I think you will find it extremely reassuring

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0020xrm?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Make an appointment with the GP, you may need your current medications (if taking them for depression/anxiety) tweaking, or perhaps another added.
Unless you have feelings of wanting to harm yourself or your children, you won’t be put on a ward and they would not remove your children.
Have you been particularly stressed recently? stress can exacerbate the ‘noise’ some people hear inside their heads massively. 💐

Hi, I'm on no medication for my stress and anxiety I just use meditation as the gp said I'm not in a complete bad way.

That's my only worry my children, I get so scared things like this causes them to be taking away, I'm always stressing, the only thing I can think of hightening the stress is getting my children's last bits for school.

The best way to keep your children safe is to ensure you’re engaging with your doctors and proactive about treatment. Evading help is the most likely way to lead to difficulties. Last thing you want is to just hope this goes away and then end up spiralling, whereas if you get help now you can manage it in a way that there is no question of your children being ok. Do this for them, you sound like an amazing mother. As the child of a parent with schizophrenia I wish wish wish he had taken his medication because his refusal caused us so much heartache over the years. Good luck x

Perhaps make a list of the last bits you need, go through and order all the things you can online, at least you are taking control and that will hopefully make you feel better, less things to get when out and about with kids in busy shops?
Do you have a supportive friend you can talk to, if you don’t feel able to speak with family?
When the kids are back at school will you have some time to relax and rest?

OP, this organisation may be able to give you some support and reassurance, as well as signposting for more help if you want. They have resources for you, and online groups you can join

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

It sounds as if hearing the voices has left you feeling very anxious about the future and about your own state of mind - but of course feeling anxious can make the voices more active. I think you're doing great posting here, sharing the anxiety and recognising you need reassurance and support.

Your GP may be able to offer much more on the ground, and HVN offers support and info about seeking that:

https://www.hearing-voices.org/voices-visions/getting-help-support/#content