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Voices in my head.
When I used to be a child I had this voice in my head that used to tell me what to do and that if I didn't do it something bad would happen. It told me that I have to walk up and down the stairs in an even number which meant I had to walk up and down twice. It always told me to do certain things in an even number, like turning on the lights or other simple stuff. The thing is that it still scared me and really stressed me out. I am 18 now and it's not there anymore. But now I always have this inner voice telling me all sorts of bad things. I'm not sure if it's actually me and my low self esteem or if I have some sort of a problem. I don't feel like the voice is me talking. I can't control anything it says and it's like it's always there whispering bad things in the back of my head. I can't literally hear it though, it's like an inner voice. It doesn't really tell me to do things but it's still a burden. For example It tells me that somebody doesn't like me and then I ask them if it's true. And afterwards I HAVE to ask "are you sure?" and if I don't I feel like exploding. I literally have to ask at least twice.
I'm also the girl that asked the eating disorder question, ( [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) ) I don't know if this might be related in any way. I do have a voice telling me that I have to be thin but I feel like that's me talking.
Do I have a problem or is this normal?
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Dear, all of us have an inner voice. Some have learned to ignore it and no longer hear it, like an example of hearing our conscience talking.
Others have learned to hear, actually hear words from the heavenly realm, from God or our angels.
Others have what they can determine are their awake mind conscious thoughts, and then also can tell when another thought, usually linked to our emotions or feelings are coming from another part of ourself that is almost like a separate entity, our subconscious mind.
Too many never get to understand and know and befriend their subconscious mind and both are working for the good and the best of the person involved.
The two minds can be at odds with each other, fighting each other. There are two reasons, one being the conscious mind has consistantly never listened to the warnings or fears of the subconscious mind and go on with plans much to their own discomfort and displeasure.
The other would be if there were any mental conditions that haven't been diagnosed and treated such as schizophrenia and others. My brother had schizophrenia and heard voices all the time telling him negative things to do. Once on medication, he didn't get the negative thoughts anymore. If something isn't working normally in the brain, then unfortunately, the thoughts that you pick up in your mind are going to be distorted, untrue and have no real purpose to them and medication can help to correct the imbalance.
If you aren't seeing a psychologist or mental health specialist or a counselor, I would advise that it is a good thing to see someone. If in highschool or college and still on parents insurance, I'd get that done as soon as possible. Once you know what type of on going treatment is needed, then you should stick with it. I can't say whether synesthesia is related to that. In itself, having two of the senses connected so they sense at the same time, like words having flavors, is not something negative. Something else is causing that. I have a daughter who developed severe depression after childbirth. It was there before but she didn't realize until afterwards and talking to mental health. All of a sudden she was bombarded with feelings of imagining killing her newborn or herself, things that she knew were wrong to think and so she was distressed just from having the thoughts. She was okay once on medication. Lots of people have issues with mental health these days. Its pretty common. So no will will think you odd or strange for needing to see a professional. And by the way, yes any voices inside your head will usually be heard to sound like your voice does when speaking out loud.
Good luck dear.
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