I’ve heard that before, but I’ve no idea if it’s actually true.
strange. never heard that.
I have kind and playful voices. Im from north america.
haaaiiiiyaaa
I wish I had nice voices
I asked Copilot and it said:
It’s true! Research suggests that the experience of hearing voices among individuals with schizophrenia can vary significantly across cultures. For example, studies have found that in the United States, people with schizophrenia often describe the voices they hear as harsh, critical, or threatening. In contrast, in places like India and Ghana, individuals are more likely to report hearing voices that are friendly, playful, or even comforting43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa16205443dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.
This difference may be influenced by cultural attitudes toward mental health and the way people perceive relationships and individuality. In Western cultures, where independence and self-reliance are highly valued, hearing voices might feel like an intrusion or violation. Meanwhile, in cultures that emphasize interconnectedness and community, voices might be interpreted as part of a relational experience43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.
It’s a fascinating example of how culture shapes human experiences, even in the context of mental health. What do you think about this?
Stanford researcher: Hallucinatory ‘voices’ shaped by local culture | Stanford Report
Schizophrenia here is different than schizophrenia there — why? - Big Think
Its because in north america voices are treated as bad. So its not surprising that most people get bad ones.
I made peace with mine so i dont really battle them at all anymore.
Or society is ‘bad’?
Im not sure its just society but i think our view on the human psyche is kinda forced into one view of what is healthy.
I had a convo with a pdoc 2 weeks ago that i saw last year and i told him my visual spatial stuff never went away and so he actually said it can be viewed as a skill. That was relieving for me. I see 3d shapes in a sort of black space on a 3d or even 4d graphical plane in my head. Meds dont touch it lol.
I use it for drawing and stuff
I think rather that it is a reflection of society as a whole. A highlly competitive, individualistic society has got to influnece outcomes.
Also, most hallucinations are based on what the individual expects to hear and see based on their views; thus a person who is surrounded by such influence is bound to feel persecuted.
I think individualism and independant thinking could almost be beneficial in influencing content of voices as your not bound by group influence.
Are there any therapies where voices can be turned from hostile to friendly
Yes, there are therapies designed to help individuals change their relationship with the voices they hear, potentially transforming hostile voices into more neutral or even friendly ones. One notable approach is Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). This therapy encourages individuals to engage with their voices from a place of compassion, aiming to reduce the fear and hostility associated with them. By fostering a compassionate mindset, individuals may find that their voices become less threatening and more supportive43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa16205443dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.
Other methods include Talking with Voices, which involves having a dialogue with the voices to understand their motivations and needs. This approach can help reframe the relationship with the voices, making them less distressing43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.
These therapies often emphasize understanding the emotional and psychological context behind the voices, such as past trauma or unresolved conflicts. The goal is to create a sense of safety and acceptance, which can lead to positive changes in how the voices are experienced.
Alone one stands in comparative desolation. Always comparing and coming out as a loss or loser is bound to cause persecutory hallucinations.
Yeah im not sure on the detail but however i dealt with my voices, they became friendly. For me the persecution voices came from religious content. Once i disolved that it became more chill. Letting voices be like the wind is also helpful. No need to pay much attention to it. Its just your own voice distorted and perceived as separate anyway
My voices would analyze and comment on my thoughts, feelings, and perceptions often giving praise. It’d make me grandiose. I’ve heard of this stuff about other countries.