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15-03-2024 11:57 AM
15-03-2024 11:57 AM
looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
hello i am looking for some advice on how to manage delusions and hallucinations. just yesterday i was finally able to tell my partner what i have been experiencing all of my life and it has been such a relief. but today i am finding that it is quite hard to manage the delusions and hallucinations now that i am calling them what they are. does anyone have any tips on how to manage auditory hallucinations and delusional thinking? i am in the process of seeking medical help but that is not until next week. i have a list of questions that i ask myself to ground myself back in reality but they don't quiet the voices 😞
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15-03-2024 12:18 PM
15-03-2024 12:18 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
Hey there @bugnerd
Thank you so much for sharing what you're experiencing.
How long have you been experiencing these delusions and hallucinations?
Sitting with you,
amber22
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15-03-2024 12:21 PM
15-03-2024 12:21 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
i have had them for as long as i can remember. i dont know an exact age but they started before i was four years of age.
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15-03-2024 12:23 PM
15-03-2024 12:23 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
Ah I see @bugnerd
When you have these hallucinations, is there anything that helps distract you or take your mind off of it? Something that can pull you out of these thoughts for a little bit?
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15-03-2024 01:53 PM
15-03-2024 01:53 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
i usually play some music and sing along or read something. it was tricky though because a couple of days ago, songs felt like a conversation and that was scary/confusing.
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15-03-2024 02:33 PM
15-03-2024 02:33 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
Those sound like some great things to distract yourself with @bugnerd
Do you sometimes go for walks or do other activities that might help too?
What do you read or listen to?
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15-03-2024 03:43 PM
15-03-2024 03:43 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
Hi there and welcome to the forums @bugnerd,
Good on you for reaching out. It sounds like you have tried a few different things to help with the hallucinations.
Do you feel your condition really affects your life in a negative way so that perhaps medical intervention is worth considering?
I’m glad you were able to speak to your partner. It must have been so liberating for you!
Looking forward to seeing you around on the forums!
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15-03-2024 04:19 PM
15-03-2024 04:19 PM
Re: looking for some novice friendly tips for delusions and hallucinations
@bugnerd , I've also heard that music is helpful, and making music is more effective than listening. If words are too much, maybe you could try playing or humming a tune without lyrics?