I’m wondering if there are any mental techniques that you use to deal with your voices? I have a couple things I do that basically involve focusing my mind on imagined objects or places as a means to control my attention. This can result in blocking the voices temporarily. Does anyone do anything like this or something for the same purpose?
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Never heard voice …negatibe are worse…!!!
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I am good…still cant work.cant sleep …so frustated…
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Can you take something to sleep better?
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I am thinking of adding anti depressant and a benzo…
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Can’t hurt, that’s a very common combo. Worth trying
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Thanks moon…what do u take beside ap…???
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From the top:
Lithium
Ativan
Modafinil
Invega
Recently stopped serequel
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I rarely have them anymore. I would find something that takes intense concentration. That something for me was some highly delailed artwork.
If i was doing something while on auto-pilot, like washing dishes, then hallucinations would start.
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Yes.
I imagine a giant STOP sign.
I focus on it completely and imagine the coolness of the metal, the sharp edges, all of the reflective letters.
It helps a lot.
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I kinda just do my best not to ‘feed’ them any energy.
If my main voice I hear says something upsetting, I just ignore it.
Music on headphones helps me a lot.
Generally just focusing my energy on positive things and trying not to buy too much into my diagnosis. (While still accepting it, but I just try to not give it too much energy).
I hope this helps 
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hi,
personally when the content gets too unbearable i try to focus
on ‘sound’ as in - the sound of the voices rather than what they are saying…
may help you, may not, i think its worth trying… helps me… sometimes…
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1.talk to my mom to distract me.
2. Listen to music.
3. Concentrate on something enjoyable.
4. Use relaxation techniques.
5. Use aromatherapy.
Just some ideas.
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Singing and focusing on bible verses that mention “mind”
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I like this thread Thank You I’m usually upset about something
I try to figure out whats bothering me
I imagine a giant volume dial in front of me. Then I reach out, turn the volume up, and then turn it down as far as I can. The voices get louder, and then much quieter. Then, I can listen to audiobooks or recording a of my husband reading his notes and it drowns out the noise.
If the voices are particularly violent or disturbing, I calmly concentrate on not being afraid, and on something positive. Then, I can sometimes change the voices to be more positive and friendly. This one is a lot harder to do.