[rcrss5]

I have created a life coach within my head. His name is Levi and he unfortunately is not too positive. But he is someone to talk to and he is there for me when I feel like harming myself. He also listens to talk about my problems, but he usually doesn't give positive feedback. I know that this is bad, he is not voices I hear he is like an imaginary friend/foe. I just feel like I am going crazy.

If you created him then maybe you can get rid of him and create a positive life coach.
You don't sound crazy

Originally Posted by rcrss5

I have created a life coach within my head. His name is Levi and he unfortunately is not too positive. But he is someone to talk to and he is there for me when I feel like harming myself. He also listens to talk about my problems, but he usually doesn't give positive feedback. I know that this is bad, he is not voices I hear he is like an imaginary friend/foe. I just feel like I am going crazy.

[Leed]

You don't sound crazy to me at all. At one time, I had TWO people in my head. One was a woman, and one was a man. I could see them, but I couldn't really put a face on them. I just knew that one was female and one was male.

When they talked, they both talked at the same time and created chaos in my head. I couldn't understand what they were saying because they were constantly talking at the same time! So I had to do something about it! I decided I HAD to quiet them -- so I 'devised" this system. When they got to talking I pushed this imaginary button and this clear "plexiglas" wall would come up between me and them, so I could still see them, but I couldn't hear them anymore. They could go on talking all they wanted, but I didn't have to hear them anymore. It was great! And it worked!!! It stopped the noise in my head! My shrink said it was great, and he was going to suggest it to his patients!

I still use it today when the noise gets too loud and it still works. I hope it never quits working, cause I don't know what i'd do.

Give it a try. Maybe it will work for you too. Hugs, Lee

[Perna]

I wrote a story/started a novel about "John" an invisible personal trainer I'm with George, make Levi be more positive (or funny, he can criticize as long as you know it is "true" and find some humor in his sarcasm or need to "push" you a little harder).

Why'd you name him "Levi"? I love being creative in that way and thinking about how I am trying to (and able to) help myself.

[seeker1950]

I've created some positive "coaches" in the past. I'll admit, these were of a religious nature. It worked at the time for me, very comforting, which was what I needed so desperately. For me, it came from having no loving presence while I was a child, and so I recreated my childhood and the loving presence. Not suggesting you should turn to religion, but creating a loving "live coach" is beneficial.

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I have to do this, as well; have an "inner coach". My inner critic can get in there, too and wreck it.

B.

[krashmajors]

Self-talk is very important but it's always better when it's positive self-talk. I have to stop telling myself that I am worthless and that I can and will accomplish good things in my life. It's tough to always stay positive. Just keep on trying.

[Wants2Fly]

You've got to fire this life coach! Invent one who is both positive and supportive.