I've had voices since before 8. So It freaked me out when they got quieter with an AP. I didn't know they were voices. I thought I had migraines when they were loud. One of the voices I considered my best friend (toxic friend but friend non the less) I still miss her and the voice that defended me from her. So yes I have/had similar experience. With medication they're less and then I can use therapy to deal with everything else.