[wushuduck]

Okay, I asked this on another website but didn't get a reply so I was hoping someone here would be able help.

Basically whenever I'm having a conversation with someone, which is usually my Dad or Mum, it will get to the point where I struggle to comprehend what the other person is saying and it starts to sound like noises coming out of their mouth rather than words, almost like they're speaking in a different language, and I completely lose the conversation, it's as though I go into some sort of trance. It's hard to explain but it's like the words they're speaking become foreign to me. Does anyone know what this might be? Could it be a psychotic symptom because I do have other psychotic symptoms and am on antipsychotic medication.

Thanks in advance!

[jadedbutterfly]

I struggle with this sometimes. My T says its dissociating. A self protection tool I learned from trauma.
Grounding techniques usually can help me get back to the present... the here and now. If I am alone I will speak certain things out loud, but when I with others I say it in my head.. examples: saying what day it is, month, year.. try to find/name 3 things in the room that are a certain color, or begin with the same letter..... tapping my feet on the floor also helps me... and there are many breathing exercises just like you can use when having anxiety or panic attack. Sometimes, leaving the room, excusing yourself... like need the bathroom is one of the most useful tool.
I also deal with auditory hallucinations ... but to me, at least, the feeling you are describing is a different thing.
I hope that helps.

[serenity2298]

I am SO glad I found this post!! Thank you so much for posting about this. I'm sorry I can't help you out with solving the problem as I too do exactly the same thing and didn't think it happened to people in general and it is very difficult to explain like you say. I'm glad I'm not alone with this but I'm sorry it happens to you too cos it is really difficult when it happens and sometimes it can be important stuff too which you could really do with hearing and comprehending. I always forget to ask my T about this but like jadedbutterfly says it makes sense that it is dissociation I suffer with that anyways so suffering with that within conversations must be pretty normal to people like us. I hope to find ways to stop this happening to me too. I understand exactly what you mean and it's really hard to struggle with!

[Miswimmy1]

if it's in relation to something they are saying specifically that is triggering you, it could be dissociation. If it's that you get bored and what they aren't saying is interesting enough to hold your attention, that could be a sign of ADD or something of the sort. If you literally can't make a distinction between the sounds coming out of their mouths, it could be an auditory processing disorder or something like that. I would consult a professional about it.