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Treated For Depression And Panic Attacks But Hearing Voices In Head. Why Is It Recurring?

I have a recurring issue. I am hearing voices in my head.. I have been treated for depression and mild panic attacks in the past. Also brought this is up to my doctor when this first started. she said it was a phychotic episode.. why is it reacurring. if it was just an episode? I feel better now then 10 years ago when this started. it mostly happens when im alone or relaxed. and it turns into me trying to ignore the voices.. These voices sound more like an auction or a card game in the back of my head.. they don't tell me thinks or to do anything.. I just hear them and its annoying.. please help
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. Hearing voices is called auditory hallucinations and like your doctor has told you, it is a symptom of psychosis.

Unfortunately, psychotic disorders have a high chance of reccurence or relapse and it is likely that you are having a relapse of your symptoms. In such cases, long term medication may be required to control these symptoms and also to prevent future relapses. So, I would advise you to discuss with your psychiatrist regarding further treatment options.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Treated For Depression And Panic Attacks But Hearing Voices In Head. Why Is It Recurring?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. Hearing voices is called auditory hallucinations and like your doctor has told you, it is a symptom of psychosis. Unfortunately, psychotic disorders have a high chance of reccurence or relapse and it is likely that you are having a relapse of your symptoms. In such cases, long term medication may be required to control these symptoms and also to prevent future relapses. So, I would advise you to discuss with your psychiatrist regarding further treatment options. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist