What you describe sounds like an anxiety symptom similar to one I had often as a child and then only a few times as an adult. But instead of just one aunt's voice, mine was like a room full of people muttering and other noises I knew weren't real (often times this noise would come to me as I lay quiet in bed... it is quite unnerving and I thought my head would pop off from sheer madness if it didn't stop). Don't feel embarrassed-- make an appointment with a behavioral health professional.
Also, what is your caffeine intake? I would definitley try cutting down on caffeine if you use it. Don't quit cold turkey because you may get headaches, but cut way down and see if that doesn't help. I recommend that for anyone who has anxiety. Unfortunately caffeine doesn't affect me because I have ADD, which is a mixed blessing I guess. But I think caffeine can do wicked things to people. It's a legal, addictive stimulant...
Good luck and remember to take deep breaths when this is happening to you. Tell yourself it will pass, because it will, but you can definitely get on a medication that will calm you. I recommend Lexapro. I take 20 mg per day-- it has changed my life and has a very low risk of side effects.
Good luck.
Kelly
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