[cryingontheinside]

Ok so I don't actually hear a voice out loud . but it does feel like someone in my head keeps calling me names like freak and telling me to die , like an inner voice . sometimes I find myself repeating the words when it gets powerful .
I'm with my daughter and my dad this weekend . I'm trying to be " normal " whatever that is . I'm doing a fairly good job. But the inner voice is tormenting me . does anyone else have this ?

Yes, I've heard the negative voice too, and have repeated the words it said.

I just wanted to double check, though. You started new meds recently, right? Have these voices started since starting those meds, or have you dealt with them before?

[cryingontheinside]

Its happened before but not for a long time . it could be because I'm pushing boundaries and going out of my comfort zone more often as well as other stresses I have on my mind . I'm sorry you have that inner voice too .

Okay. I was concerned it could be a side effect of the medication. I mean, I'm concerned either way. Maybe the stress of trying to remain "normal" is contributing to it as well.

That inner critic is a hard one to silence. Hoping your weekend with your family is enjoyable otherwise.

[cryingontheinside]

Originally Posted by Bjørnen

Okay. I was concerned it could be a side effect of the medication. I mean, I'm concerned either way. Maybe the stress of trying to remain "normal" is contributing to it as well.

That inner critic is a hard one to silence. Hoping your weekend with your family is enjoyable otherwise.

Thank you ! That voice has gone quiet now . it knows I'm talking about it lolololol. I think talking about it here and getting a response and knowing I'm not the only one has helped not that I want anyone else to experience it but knowing others understand what I'm talking about is a relief

[TishaBuv]

Yes, I have that inner abusive voice. I’ve had it all my life.

My mother was verbally abusive, so it’s her words, but it’s beyond that and says terrible things to me.

It happens when I’m alone all the time. It happens sometimes for a minute when I’m with others. When I am really concentrating on something else or enjoying myself, it hardly happens at all. When I’m in a great mood, it might happen for a second sporadically.

It puts me down, reminds me I’m really stupid (even when I’m being very smart). It keeps my ego in check.