I just heard someone else’s voice in my head

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

Don't panic but do take it seriously. Can you make an appointment with a neurologist? They can check out everything physically.

OP again. Yes, I think that’s a great idea. I think I will have to wait until Tuesday to call due to the long weekend

DP - absolutely consult a neurologist and also let your psychiatrist know ASAP. The latter might be worth a call this weekend, if she takes off-hours calls. Thinking of you, OP - sending my best.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if this is appropriate but … are you maybe awakening to some spiritual side of yourself? The voices could be from those who passed on or spirits… I know crazy maybe but I am wondering. Sometimes those gifts are heightened post birth.

JFC, if you have to start with "I don't know if this is appropriate but" then it's not appropriate.

You've responded 3 times in this thread to anyone that hasn't aligned with your beliefs about the world. Why are you so angry about this?

New poster but these ridiculous suggestions make me angry too. When a person is having a serious medical event, it’s irresponsible to suggest it’s merely a spiritual awakening. Or anxiety.

I’m sorry, OP. I hope your doctors are able to help you soon.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

Is there any chance you were just hearing actual music but your anxiety convinced you it was just in your head? My anxiety is an ass like that and I would feel the same way you do!

No. Her husband couldn’t hear it. Please don’t minimize what sounds like post partum psychosis or a serious neurological issue by saying it’s anxiety.

not should you chime in with your uneducated “sounds like pp psychosis or a serious neurological issue.” Catastrophize much?

OP has mentioned she’s heard voices before and that this recent episode where the voice spoke to her and told her to hurt herself for the first time occurred 7 months after having a baby. PPP is actually very possible given that, as is an neuro issue now that she is hearing other stimulus. She knows it’s serious - telling her it could be anxiety is NOT helpful.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Please go to the emergency room ASAP. This is an emergency.

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Why? Op has experiences with voices already. Why not just schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist noting symptoms to which the doctor can assess the urgency. I am not saying you're wrong as I don't have experience with this type of thing so I genuinely want to know why it's an ER visit.

Op, do the voices ever talk down to you or is this the first aggressive statement? Do they ever instruct or guide your actions? Could this be a side effect from some medicine? Could you have a gas leak or some environmental concern, or do you hear other voices when you are outside of your home too?

Op here. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist on Tuesday.

I’ve been on the same medications for years. I don’t think there’s any environmental factors as I’ve been “hearing” voices for years and I hear them everywhere. They usually say nonsensical, harmless things. This is the first time they have been aggressive in any way.

OP, I see here that you have been "hearing voices" for years, and weren't particularly concerned about that, nor was your psychiatrist.

I also see that you had a baby 7 months ago and at that time, you had some more problems with hearing voices, but it got better I assume?

Any chance you were breastfeeding and have started to wean recently? I am reading here about a link in post partum psychosis which is VERY TREATABLE -- related to right after birth, or several months after, perhaps related to the resumption of menstruation/weaning.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5237442/#:~:text=Onsets%20more%20than%203%20months,episodes%2C%20and%2058%20recurrent%20cases.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

Is there any chance you were just hearing actual music but your anxiety convinced you it was just in your head? My anxiety is an ass like that and I would feel the same way you do!

No. Her husband couldn’t hear it. Please don’t minimize what sounds like post partum psychosis or a serious neurological issue by saying it’s anxiety.

not should you chime in with your uneducated “sounds like pp psychosis or a serious neurological issue.” Catastrophize much?

OP has mentioned she’s heard voices before and that this recent episode where the voice spoke to her and told her to hurt herself for the first time occurred 7 months after having a baby. PPP is actually very possible given that, as is an neuro issue now that she is hearing other stimulus. She knows it’s serious - telling her it could be anxiety is NOT helpful.

Whoa, the OP never said the voice told her to hurt herself. She said it sounded aggressive though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if this is appropriate but … are you maybe awakening to some spiritual side of yourself? The voices could be from those who passed on or spirits… I know crazy maybe but I am wondering. Sometimes those gifts are heightened post birth.

JFC, if you have to start with "I don't know if this is appropriate but" then it's not appropriate.

You've responded 3 times in this thread to anyone that hasn't aligned with your beliefs about the world. Why are you so angry about this?

New poster but these ridiculous suggestions make me angry too. When a person is having a serious medical event, it’s irresponsible to suggest it’s merely a spiritual awakening. Or anxiety.

I’m sorry, OP. I hope your doctors are able to help you soon.

Also a new poster and also angry and these ridiculous responses.

[Anonymous]

OP, call your doctor's after hours number. This is exactly why those numbers exist. You are doing a great job seeking help; keep advocating for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

My mother have the same issue hearing music.
You need to go to ENT doctor.

[Anonymous]

How much are you sleeping OP?

Postpartum my midwife said 90% of PPA and PPD is sleep deprivation. You need a 4-5 hour continuous, uninterrupted stretch to let your brain consolidate things. Otherwise you’re really at risk of developing mental health issues. 7 months in is about when the wear and tear of the postpartum period really kicks in. My heart goes out to you. Can you get some help at night and really guard your sleep? With my second I used silicone earplugs (Google Mack brand) and a noise machine. It really helped.

And yes, every time you drop a feeding you do get hormonal changes that can feel depressing. But this hearing stuff on and off happened to me too. Mostly it was like indistinct chatter but sometimes other hallucination like things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

My mother have the same issue hearing music.
You need to go to ENT doctor.

What is it? My mother and I sometimes think we hear faint music in the house too. We’ve never heard voices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, call your doctor's after hours number. This is exactly why those numbers exist. You are doing a great job seeking help; keep advocating for yourself.

+1000

OP how are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

My mother have the same issue hearing music.
You need to go to ENT doctor.

What is it? My mother and I sometimes think we hear faint music in the house too. We’ve never heard voices.

Musical hallucinations and is a part of hearing loss.

[Anonymous]

A friend heard music i her head followed by start of tinnitus and hearing loss. I’m starting to hear faint sounds at night now.

See an ENT also for hearing tests. Hard to diagnose inner ear problems though.

Best!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I wanted to check in. I’m having a difficult night for the first time since the last occurrence. I’m hearing music that my husband cannot hear. It sounds like it is coming from the outside environment rather than inside my head (like the voices). I’m feeling extremely distressed by this. The fact that my husband cannot hear this and that this has NEVER happened to me is really scaring me. I’m on the verge of a panic attack. What is going on with me!? I’m starting to think I have a brain tumor or something seriously wrong.

My mother have the same issue hearing music.
You need to go to ENT doctor.

What is it? My mother and I sometimes think we hear faint music in the house too. We’ve never heard voices.

Musical hallucinations and is a part of hearing loss.

Thank you. She’s nearly deaf without hearing aids now but I thought my hearing was ok. I will call an ENT. Appreciate it.

[Anonymous]

For whatever it's worth, musical ear syndrome is a thing and not necessarily related to the voices.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_ear_syndrome