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Old Jun 22, 2019, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rainbowguy View Post
The title says it all.

I'm wondering what the difference between loud racing thoughts and hearing voices is.?

Any input would be appreciated

Rainbow
Loud racing thoughts....

thinking to myself really really fast.... I need to get milk at the store omg cant forget to drop off the electric bill did I get the shoes eagle needs for sports dang it where is my walllet, I sure hope so and so is ok I havent heard from them in ages. now where is that measuring cup. ... on and on and on worry worry worry thinking to myself these fast annoying thoughts.

Voices....

toaster saying something
pictures talking to me
the tv making noises and words when I know its not off
hearing noises in my head clicking, ringing, talking but I know the words are not coming from me, kind of like if you were in a public place listening to others conversations only those conversations are inside my head.

fast loud thoughts I know they are my thoughts
voices I know they are not my voice and I am not thinking nor saying anything.

both of these can happen with many different physical and mental health problems and can also be a normal result of things like medication side effects, not eating correctly/ not getting the correct nutrients, not getting enough sleep.

Another term used for hearing voices is also having delusions and hallucinations, being psychotic.

having fast loud thoughts can be completely normal.

example when I am in mania phase of my bipolar both of these things happen, when I am stressed out either or both will happen, when I am having a good day either or both will happen, when I dont eat correctly either or both can happen, when I dont get enough sleep either or both can happen.

your treatment provider can go more in detail based on what your own individual diagnosises, meds and life style is. they will be able to tell you which it is or both for you.