I hear voices. They say they are angels. I’ve tried prayer and other exorcism-like activities, but none of it worked.
I take medication too. Everyone who knows me says I’m Schizophrenic.
So what do I do if neither religion nor psychiatry works. I’m trying all avenues but I still hear voices all day long.
The only thing I can suggest is that you get busy so that the voices aren’t so interesting to you. Reject them, wean them, starve them out.
For how long have u been on antipsychotic. Sometimes reduction elimination of hallucinations takes time whilst on antipsychotic. I was on them for 3 months before my hallucinations delusions stopped
I’ve been on Clozaryl for years (maybe since 2012). I’ve been taking Haldol with Clozaryl for a couple years maybe.
I hope there are things that interest you. Does focusing on other things reduce the voices? Like seeing people? When I was hearing voices, but when I went to a group, the voices went down a lot. And maybe music? Sorry I don’t know anything else…
Music helps. I’m trying my best to graduate from school and get another degree. So working at school helps.
But you live in the US!!!
Look at the bright side of life!!!
You live in the US!!!
They could still go down or go with time.
I will try to remember that.
You may know this but try not to let your anxiety/stress levels get too high that may aggravate it.
Obviously continue to take medication…
maybe choose a psychiatrist / psychologist who is religious / Christian?
Most of my doctors / therapists / acquaintances think that ANY REFERENCE TO RELIGION SPIRITUALITY IS PSYCHOSIS.
/sigh
It’s really bigoted and destructive.
I think there is only therapy left, try to think of ways to integrate them into an healthy routine, learn to live with them without being influenced by them…
Try therapy alongside your meds. CBT seems beneficial, in a group activity.
I would suggest a med adjustment or change. Try to focus on what’s actually going on around you.
I find certain methods suggested to deal with hearing voices that are filtered thru the idea that religious beliefs can save you on their own as dangerous. I don’t think having certain beliefs is wrong but when a belief interferes with treatment and suggests false ways of dealing with your illness, I find it sad and dangerous.
I personally think it’s harmful to attach to much significance to anything you experience when you are psychotic. Attaching too much meaning to the voices and what they suggest can be very self-defeating.
But there are many ways to approach how to deal with your illness. What works for some may not be helpful in your case and vice-versa.
I do suggest that you discuss your current issues with you psychiatrist.
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