Has anybody tried to stop voices without use of meds?
I tried st.johns wort it made it worse and I then had my first episode. I have tried meditation and healing singing bowls… this helps somewhat.
Are you using meds now again?
Tried, failed, broke down, back on meds for good.
It got better when I found the right meds and doses for my body.
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Yeah after my last episode I decided to stay on medication… I will probably be on them for the rest of my life.
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OK thank you for your reply.
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I just go to sleep/stick to what the doctor prescribed.
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Several times. Have relapsed badly after each time I’ve gone off meds. Wife came close to divorcing me the last time so I no longer mess with my meds without her consent as it affected her worse than me. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to minimize how my positive symptoms affect me. This and therapy helps me function on what is not quite a maintenance dose of APs. I’m very high-functioning. You can be med-compliant and still be successful.
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I did. I don’t know exactly what worked, but I had a somewhat hostile attitude towards them while I was ignoring them and acting as if they didn’t exist.
-Albert.
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Tv and music help
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No I can’t function without meds. I start hearing ringing, laughter, people shouting and gossiping about me. I’m stuck with meds!
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Yes. Meds have a lot of side effects for me… I also remember prev time I was hearing voices I tried not to hear them and they stopped. But then they also put me on meds. So not sure if without meds they would stop. But want to give it a try.
You never went on meds again?
I see thank you.
Yes. Do meds have side effects for you too? They make me tired and sleepy.
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Not sure about that 
Dont meds have side effects for you now?
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Do meds have side effects for you?
I suffer from avolition and weight gain. I don’t move that much. I mostly lie in bed or the couch. I don’t know if it’s the meds or negative symptoms causing this. I’m on olanzapine and vraylar. Other than that I don’t have side- effects.
I am on Zyprexa. Weight management is important to counter the weight gain side effect. So I have to keep on top of that.
OK thank you for your reply.