Hi again, well to answer your question, The times it totally got rid of it,was when they zombied me out on heavy meds.When I was younger,those were thorizine,elavil( though ironically, I've been on elavil & others for the past couple of years & it's working good. I didn' know that,amitriptyline was it's other name. Till I checked on this site, couple of weeks ago.)

anyway,back to the point. I still hear them,somewhat,but I don't get taken over by them,now. I listen with a grain of salt! Before I would get caught up in a whole fantasy world. It didn't happen at once,but I got caught up & I'd wind up in the hospital-get doped up-gain weight-be a zombie for awhile. Each time I came back,was a miracle. I'd get stronger & be alright, till the next time.
This time was different. My family thought I was totally shot out for life.( I thought so too well I've been fine the past two years! Sometimes, I get messages of things that will happen,or thoughts that may just come from me.Like thinking about this site,for instance.I've been away for a couple of years & I thought it would be a good place to re-visit. Now with meeting everyone like you & Ozzie & others,I feel real good about being here & being real with my feelings & experiances. I want to help others & help myself. I get paranoid sometimes,because I'm afraid if I tell people what's going on in my head. They will reject me like my blood family did,years ago.
Being here is showing me,I matter too & people are supportive for real.Maybe it's because we all share that bond,of "losing our minds" & those who never had that happen,will never totally understand what it's like. Even as hard as they try & many do care & want to know. Any way Mal, I think meds are hard to find the right mixture,some lucky souls get put on Zoloft or whatever & bingo! it works for them. For me & others it's an uphill battle,but worth it, when doctors can find those that help! I now control myself, the voices don't control me! If i'm a little slow replying sometimes,it's because we have dial-up & it kicks me off.I also share the computer with my(real) family.(Love is thicker then,blood sometimes!) Just to let you all know, your heartfelt words.mean alot to me! D