• The General Mental Health Forum is now a Read Only Forum. As we had two large areas making it difficult for many to find, we decided to combine the Mental Health & the Recovery sections of the forum into Mental Health & Recovery as a whole. Physical Health still remains as it's own area within the entire Recovery area.

    If you are having struggles, need support in a particular area that you aren't finding a specific recovery area forum, you may find the General Struggles forum a great place to post. Any any that is related to emotions, self-esteem, insomnia, anger, relationship dynamics due to mental health and recovery and other issues that don't fit better in another forum would be examples of topics that might go there.

    If you have spiritual issues related to a mental health and recovery issue, please use the Recovery Related Spiritual Advice forum. This forum is designed to be like Christian Advice, only for recovery type of issues. Recovery being like a family in many ways, allows us to support one another together. May you be blessed today and each day.

    Kristen.NewCreation and FreeinChrist

  • Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed.

  • CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
  • We hope the site problems here are now solved, however, if you still have any issues, please start a ticket in Contact Us

Voices anyone?

dabro

A child of the living God.
Aug 31, 2008
3,487
869
40
Newalla Ok.
Visit site
✟96,927.00
Country
United States
Gender
Male
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
In Relationship
Politics
US-Republican
I have BP I with psychosis. or psychotic features.....When I get hurt or had to get my teeth pulled they gave me hydrocodone and it made me hear voices....If I'm off the anti psychotic I hear voices...All those voices will do is throw you into confusion. God speaks thru His word...And the Holy Ghost convicts. If you have been diagnosed either BP or SZ. Then it is the disorder and not God.
 
Upvote 0

CraftyTurtle

Newbie
Feb 20, 2013
134
5
✟22,784.00
Faith
SDA
Marital Status
Single
Politics
AU-Liberals
I hear voices or music/singing in white noise. It's mostly indistinct, but occasionally it is clear as a bell. Once, when I was contemplating moving out of the impersonal cruel city, and changing my life for the better, I heard a very distinct and purposeful voice say "Mike". It freaked me out at the time - I didn't know anyone called Mike.
Fast-forward a few years, and I was living in a new town, and looking around for a church that fit. A colleague invited me to his church (I'd already met many of his church friends) and I went along - it felt comforting to have people there I knew already. I was introduced to the pastor, who coincidentally lived just round the corner from me. This made me feel even more like I belonged. And the pastor's name? Mike.

I like to think that was God's voice telling me something that would be revealed in time. God spoke to Daniel about things that would come to pass well after Daniel's lifetime. I'm glad I didn't have to wait 2500 years!

The indistinct white-noise voices are just enough to be irritating for me. I can block it out by either blocking the noise with earplugs, or ensuring there is a louder, non-white-noise such as music or TV. ...or I talk to the dog. :)

I think if you are hearing full conversations, or persistent voices with a disturbing message, it's best to see your psych about it. They are no stranger to these symptoms, and can help enormously.
 
Upvote 0

Ludicrus

Junior Member
Aug 25, 2013
463
11
✟30,659.00
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
I hear voices or music/singing in white noise. It's mostly indistinct, but occasionally it is clear as a bell. Once, when I was contemplating moving out of the impersonal cruel city, and changing my life for the better, I heard a very distinct and purposeful voice say "Mike". It freaked me out at the time - I didn't know anyone called Mike.
Fast-forward a few years, and I was living in a new town, and looking around for a church that fit. A colleague invited me to his church (I'd already met many of his church friends) and I went along - it felt comforting to have people there I knew already. I was introduced to the pastor, who coincidentally lived just round the corner from me. This made me feel even more like I belonged. And the pastor's name? Mike.

I like to think that was God's voice telling me something that would be revealed in time. God spoke to Daniel about things that would come to pass well after Daniel's lifetime. I'm glad I didn't have to wait 2500 years!

The indistinct white-noise voices are just enough to be irritating for me. I can block it out by either blocking the noise with earplugs, or ensuring there is a louder, non-white-noise such as music or TV. ...or I talk to the dog. :)

I think if you are hearing full conversations, or persistent voices with a disturbing message, it's best to see your psych about it. They are no stranger to these symptoms, and can help enormously.

Have you ever had so much electrical noise in your house that it sounds like voices that you can't understand? I had a refrigerator that made noises like that. It used to aggravate the living daylights out of me, LOL!

Oh, and yes, God does speak to us. His Word says so.

John 10:1-18 AMP
1 I ASSURE you, most solemnly I tell you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way (elsewhere, from some other quarter) is a thief and a robber.
2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 The watchman opens the door for this man, and the sheep listen to his voice and heed it; and he calls his own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out.
4 When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.
5 They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not know the voice of strangers or recognize their call.
6 Jesus used this parable (illustration) with them, but they did not understand what He was talking about.
7 So Jesus said again, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that I Myself am the Door for the sheep.
8 All others who came [as such] before Me are thieves and robbers, but the [true] sheep did not listen to and obey them.
9 I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out [freely], and will find pasture.
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
11 I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the sheep. [Ps. 23.]
12 But the hired servant (he who merely serves for wages) who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters [the flock].
13 Now the hireling flees because he merely serves for wages and is not himself concerned about the sheep [cares nothing for them].
14 I am the Good Shepherd; and I know and recognize My own, and My own know and recognize Me--
15 Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father--and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep.
16 And I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring and impel those also; and they will listen to My voice and heed My call, and so there will be [they will become] one flock under one Shepherd. [Ezek. 34:23.]
17 For this [reason] the Father loves Me, because I lay down My [own] life--to take it back again.
18 No one takes it away from Me. On the contrary, I lay it down voluntarily. [I put it from Myself.] I am authorized and have power to lay it down (to resign it) and I am authorized and have power to take it back again. These are the instructions (orders) which I have received [as My charge] from My Father.
 
Last edited:
Upvote 0

CraftyTurtle

Newbie
Feb 20, 2013
134
5
✟22,784.00
Faith
SDA
Marital Status
Single
Politics
AU-Liberals
Have you ever had so much electrical noise in your house that it sounds like voices that you can't understand? I had a refrigerator that made noises like that. It used to aggravate the living daylights out of me, LOL!

Yes. But it's only a problem when I don't know what it is, cos I can't take measures to block it or drown it out. ...or the known where I can't take measures. eg on a plane or a ship.
The past few nights we've had high winds, and something in the vicinity of the roof keeps going "Bzhht!" I'm hoping it will go away, cos I do not want to get up on the roof which is 22.5 degree pitch. That's half of 45, and that is half of straight up! I have a knack for blowing things out of proportion to the point where it's all too hard.
 
Upvote 0

Ludicrus

Junior Member
Aug 25, 2013
463
11
✟30,659.00
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Have any of you ever had voices in your head like you're on Dr. Phil & he's talking to you? I know God's sheep know HIS voice!! I've been having voices like I'm on Dr. Phil. Is that Bipolar or Schetzoprania (SP) Please help!!

I forgot one other possibility.

Are conspiracy theorists really the sane ones?

The government has been working on microwave technology for a long time and some people are deeply affected by ELF waves.

I lived in a town near a military base. It was quite rural. The people kept complaining but the local government kept saying it was just the pump at the water treatment plant. I know different. And some people were really deeply affected by it. Something that obscure, in regards to what is thought as "sane and normal" is rarely talked about though.

You could leave the area and the stuff would stop. But at night, it could get really bad. And it wasn't just voices. It was literal pain. Tingling feelings. etc.
 
Upvote 0

CraftyTurtle

Newbie
Feb 20, 2013
134
5
✟22,784.00
Faith
SDA
Marital Status
Single
Politics
AU-Liberals
Also, there's EM radiation. Live in a city or town? You are being bombarded with it. Every electrical device in your home (plasma TVs are the worst), electric "smart" meters if you have one, cell phone towers, substations nearby, and even wifi can mess with people's heads. Headaches, lower tolerance for stress, increased agitation... the list goes on.
It's getting worse - Since the industrial revolution we've both improved life with medicines and machines, and made it worse with pollution and poison.
 
Upvote 0

dabro

A child of the living God.
Aug 31, 2008
3,487
869
40
Newalla Ok.
Visit site
✟96,927.00
Country
United States
Gender
Male
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
In Relationship
Politics
US-Republican
Do any of you get the popping of timber in the walls when you think a certain thought or answer the thought in your head. I have had this since my psychosis and it's almost like clock work......It makes me think it is supernatural.
 
Upvote 0

CraftyTurtle

Newbie
Feb 20, 2013
134
5
✟22,784.00
Faith
SDA
Marital Status
Single
Politics
AU-Liberals
Lithium is the "gold standard" medication for bipolar. For what it's worth, I'm on it. The only side effect I notice is the dry mouth. I'm constantly thirsty. Meh. I deal with it. If the side effects are not nearly as bad as the effect of not taking the medication in the first place, then it's the right medication for you. It's the "unwanted" side-effects that would be the clincher. eg if you are a shift worker (international pilot or cabin crew, EMT, nurse, etc) you might find the sleepy effect of an antidepressant unacceptable. Luckily, I'm a public servant office worker, ...drowsiness is part of the job. ;)
 
Upvote 0

Ludicrus

Junior Member
Aug 25, 2013
463
11
✟30,659.00
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Do any of you get the popping of timber in the walls when you think a certain thought or answer the thought in your head. I have had this since my psychosis and it's almost like clock work......It makes me think it is supernatural.

Nope. Sorry.

Pray for discernment.
 
Upvote 0

Ludicrus

Junior Member
Aug 25, 2013
463
11
✟30,659.00
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Thanks so much for your help my friends!! I went to see my psychiatrist 4 days ago and he started me on a medication called Lithium!!

You make sure that they do regular blood tests to make sure you don't become toxic on that stuff!

A lot of people, myself included couldn't take it for long.
 
Upvote 0

Ludicrus

Junior Member
Aug 25, 2013
463
11
✟30,659.00
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Is it weird that when i'm alone in bed every once in awhile i hear someone whistle then i whistle back and then they whistle back then it goes on and on?

Yeah.

IF that is out loud, that sounds demonic or something. Unless there's a mocking bird outside your window.
 
Upvote 0
O

Oaksfan4ever

Guest
You make sure that they do regular blood tests to make sure you don't become toxic on that stuff!

A lot of people, myself included couldn't take it for long.


I want to talk to my doctor about getting me off of it. Since I've started taking it I'm depressed a lot more and my muscles ache. How did it effect you?
 
Upvote 0