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I was wondering I am having a problem I am not crazy well as far as I know and I have always talked to myself but in my head not out loud, and now the voice that is answwering back is not my own I am kinda freaked out this has been going on for over 2 years now and I am afraid to talk to any one because I don't want them to think I am crazy is there any exlpenation? I go on with my every day life but they are still there trying to tell me some thing but I can't stop my mind enough to listen can any one help??
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MAggie D
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Re: I am hearing voices not of my own
hello Maggie
I certainly understand you not wanting people to think you are crazy.
You do have a problem here, though. Sounds alot like schizophrenia in my opinion. Have you been to a professional concerning these voices? Unfortunately alot of people do not understand schizophrenia and it has a social stigma that may prevent individuals from seeking help.
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Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality. It most commonly manifests as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking with significant social or occupational dysfunction. Onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood, with approximately 0.4–0.6%of the population affected. Diagnosis is based on the patient's self-reported experiences and observed behavior. No laboratory test for schizophrenia currently exists.
Studies suggest that genetics, early environment, neurobiology, psychological and social processes are important contributory factors; some recreational and prescription drugs appear to cause or worsen symptoms. Current psychiatric research is focused on the role of neurobiology, but no single organic cause has been found.
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Schizophrenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Schedule an appointment and do a little research on the web. This will help you better gain an understanding of the disorder and allay some of your fears.  |
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Thank you all so much for your help I am a mother and I work 5 days a week I try to ignore the voices but they are still there, what makes me think they are real is that they have told me some things and come to find out it was real what it they had said really was real, I also wonder if it has any thing to do withsome thing called morgellons disease I did not even want to mention that for some reason they don't think it is a good idea god I must sound like a cook I dont know where to turn it is not like they are telling me to jump off a bridge or any thing plus I love life to much to die I am stuck I need some answers that is why I am here. thank you
Maggie
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Maggie, are you saying that you have been diagnosed with Morgellon's? Or do you think you have the disease?
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Morgellons (also called Morgellons disease or Morgellons syndrome) is a name given to a proposed infectious condition characterized by a range of cutaneous (skin) symptoms including crawling, biting, and stinging sensations; finding fibers on or under the skin; and persistent skin lesions (e.g., rashes or sores). Current scientific consensus holds that Morgellons is not a new disorder and is instead a new and misleading name for known illnesses. Most doctors,including dermatologists and psychiatrists, regard Morgellons as a manifestation of known medical conditions, including delusional parasitosis, although some health professionals say that an infectious cause could one day be found. Illnesses such as delusional parasitosis can be serious and debilitating, but tested and effective treatments exist.
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Many dermatologists treat Morgellons as delusional parasitosis. After a thorough medical examination to rule out known organic causes for the symptoms, delusional parasitosis patients are typically prescribed one of several typical antipsychotic drugs. In the past, pimozide was the drug of choice; in addition to antipsychotic activity, it also has antipruritic activity, meaning it inhibits the sensation of itching.However, pimozide requires frequent electrocardiographic monitoring. Currently, atypical antipsychotics such as olanzapine or risperidone are used as first line treatment.[58] Antipsychotics are effective at treating delusional parasitosis at doses as low as one-fifth to one-tenth the dose typically prescribed for schizophrenia. It is common for patients who believe they have Morgellons to reject a physician's diagnosis of delusional parasitosis. It has been suggested that the term Morgellons should be adopted by dermatologists to enhance their rapport with their patients, allowing them to overcome this resistance.
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Treatment appears to be along the same line with treating schizophrenia
Morgellons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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Re: I am hearing voices not of my own
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it is not like they are telling me to jump off a bridge or any thing plus I love life to much to die I am stuck I need some answers that is why I am here.
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It is a negative stereotype that Schizophrenia or similar such disorders make people evil, violent, or suicidal. That is not the case. I'm sure you are a wonderful and loving person and a great mother as well.
There are many medical conditions that make it hard to function normally. I, for example, get migraines. When this happens, it's hard for me to focus on my work and it makes it very hard to enjoy life.
Because of this, I have needed medical help. I now take Imitrex which helps me control my migraines and makes me an overall healthier and happier person. I think it's very likely that you could receive the same kind of help. What you're describing is very common. Ignoring all the negative stereotypes—it's just a medical condition that doctors have gotten very good at helping people with.
I think you would be very relieved to talk to doctor. If you're honest with them and trust their advice then you surely will benefit for doing so.
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I am postpolio and came to this section to ask for suggestions on how to deal with a profound phantom itch between my shoulder blades.
Talk to your primary care physician. Neural responses can be very strange. A pinched nerve can cause sensations that make no sense at all. You may have a purely neurological problem.
There's only one way to really find out what's going on. See your doctor.
Good luck.
--lemit
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Post removed by staff for being unhelpful, possibly harmful, and unsupported.
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I do not imagine that any one is giving the ultimate authority to Wiki.
Too many times have I found errors or incomplete information. This was only a suggested starting point for Maggie. We have all suggested that she see a professional and be diagnosed for both problems. She very well indeed may have Morgellons, I do not doubt the validity of it being a true illness. However this symptom may indeed fall under delusional parasitosis and can be treated accordingly with the schizophrenia, She needs to be diagnosed
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