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but I realize that these are auditory hallucinations.
If I realize it's psychosis am I still crazy?

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If you realize your bone is broken, should you walk on it? I am certifiably "crazy" because I have hallucinations. I realize that they are not real - I know very concretely that they are not real. However, I also know that they are symptoms of a mental illness, or a chemical imbalance if you like. I take my medication every day and it stops the hallucinations. Could I live with the hallucinations, knowing that they're not real? Probably. But why would I want to fight them all of the time when I can just be rid of them? I suggest a trip to the doctor and a good course of antipsychotic meds. If one doesn't work, or you don't like the side effects, try another. There are many to choose from and combine. Check http://www.crazymeds.org to see what we all take, and what to watch out for. I like Zyprexa and Abilify for hallucinations - I have tried them both and they both worked for me in a matter of days. You don't have to live with it, and you also don't need to be ashamed of being "mentally interesting" - I dare not call you crazy. Get the broken bone set and you will feel much better when you walk.