I just heard someone else’s voice in my head

[Anonymous]

OP again. I’m blown away by the kindness you internet strangers have shown me. Thank you. It means so much to me.

No voices today, but noticed increased anxiety. My mom took my baby for the day so I could relax. I didn’t tell her about the voices, however, I told my husband. Unfortunately, he wasn’t as supportive as he usually is. I told him I would be mentioning it to my psychiatrist tomorrow and he said he said to be careful what I say or that “I will be locked up”. This does not help my anxiety, of course. I can’t imagine being away from my baby. I think my husband was caught off guard and didn’t know what else to say, but still wish he was more supportive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. I’m blown away by the kindness you internet strangers have shown me. Thank you. It means so much to me.

No voices today, but noticed increased anxiety. My mom took my baby for the day so I could relax. I didn’t tell her about the voices, however, I told my husband. Unfortunately, he wasn’t as supportive as he usually is. I told him I would be mentioning it to my psychiatrist tomorrow and he said he said to be careful what I say or that “I will be locked up”. This does not help my anxiety, of course. I can’t imagine being away from my baby. I think my husband was caught off guard and didn’t know what else to say, but still wish he was more supportive.

Oh,OP thanks for updating us, and I commend you for accepting support from your mom so you could get some rest!

I think it is good you can talk with your DH about what is going on, and I hope you trust your provider enough to be able to share what’s happening.

I’m hopeful that if it’s a psychiatrist who knows you and your history, you will be able to put all of this into better context going forward.

[Anonymous]

Your husband could have responded better; I'm sorry he wasn't supportive.

Please tell your doctor everything. Having all the information is how they will give you the best care.

[Anonymous]

I love this thread. This is DCUM at its best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love this thread. This is DCUM at its best.

This!

OP, sending you strength today. Keep us posted and know we are here supporting you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your husband could have responded better; I'm sorry he wasn't supportive.

Please tell your doctor everything. Having all the information is how they will give you the best care.

+1

Trust me, OP, caring and competent healthcare professionals do NOT want to see you "locked up." They want to help prevent that. Knowing the full story is the best way to help you; helping you is the best way to help your family and your child. I'm sending you all my very best.

If, for any reason, your psychiatrist doesn't respond well, please report back. I bet some of us can identify providers who would get it and would be helpful to you. Hugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your husband could have responded better; I'm sorry he wasn't supportive.

Please tell your doctor everything. Having all the information is how they will give you the best care.

+1

Trust me, OP, caring and competent healthcare professionals do NOT want to see you "locked up." They want to help prevent that. Knowing the full story is the best way to help you; helping you is the best way to help your family and your child. I'm sending you all my very best.

If, for any reason, your psychiatrist doesn't respond well, please report back. I bet some of us can identify providers who would get it and would be helpful to you. Hugs.

You aren't a danger to yourself or others, and your provider is very unlikely to "lock you up." But if you tell them everything about what is going on, they can help you.

Your husband is talking out of fear, which is unfortunately counterproductive in this situation. BTDT with other family members (I have a sibling who hears voices and my parents were also afraid for him to tell the psychologists "everything" and this strategy brought everyone much more pain than they had to experience.) Sometimes our closest relatives are not the most helpful in these situations.

But you seem to have all the right instincts about how to care for yourself! Trust yourself!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great you are seeing your doctor. I do want to reassure you that auditory hallucinations are much more common than many people think and not necessarily a sign of something worse, especially when as in your case they are long term and not distressing. What’s important is the change in the nature of the content. (And it’s great you have an appt tomorrow but this would be a good reason to call between appts or after hours if you didn’t.) good luck!

My teen son told me he had been hearing voices for years but they just started becoming disturbing. I’m glad he told me. He is medicated now and is doing well. I hope the OP gets the treatment she needs.

[Anonymous]

OP, how did your appointment go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, how did your appointment go?

I was a little nervous to tell her everything, but I did. It went well. As many of you have mentioned, since I’m postpartum, she wants to keep an eye on me for postpartum psychosis. We are also going to have more frequent appointments. I’m going to call her immediately (or go to the ER if after hours) if the aggressive voices return. She asked me if I had any thoughts of hurting myself or others or if the voices told me to do things and I said no (which is the truth).

Thank you all for the kind replies and checking in.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like things went well, OP.

Thinking of you and glad you will have more frequent appointments to monitor the situation.

[Anonymous]

It’s pretty hard to get “locked up” these days because there aren’t many beds so I would not worry about that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, how did your appointment go?

I was a little nervous to tell her everything, but I did. It went well. As many of you have mentioned, since I’m postpartum, she wants to keep an eye on me for postpartum psychosis. We are also going to have more frequent appointments. I’m going to call her immediately (or go to the ER if after hours) if the aggressive voices return. She asked me if I had any thoughts of hurting myself or others or if the voices told me to do things and I said no (which is the truth).

Thank you all for the kind replies and checking in.

Good work, OP! I’m so happy you’ve got a good team to support you and it sounds like you’re actually doing pretty well. I hope you’re able to get good rest and regular meals, etc. It can be so hard while caring for a baby but you also need care too!

[Anonymous]

Love to you, OP!

[Anonymous]

Glad it went well, OP, it was brave of you. Happy she will keep in closer touch and that you have a plan if the mean voice returns. Take really good care!