The inevitable truth is that no one can hear the voices in your head. No matter whether you think it’s occurring outside of you. Are those truly the conversations of others or simply conversations you makeup in your head. Maybe you have more control over the voices in your head than you think. 

“Dealing with voices in your head involves active management strategies like distraction (hobbies, music, exercise), setting boundaries (scheduling, talking back), and understanding triggers.” [1]

So how are we going to deal with these voices in your head. Keep yourself busy, don’t isolate, read books, journal, go to the gym, be around people, talk to others, do everything you can to get outside of your head. It can be a relief to talk to someone and take a break from the voices in your head. That reassurance we get from others is sometimes all that’s needed to get through a difficult day or challenging moment.

So don’t give up, keep working on your coping skills, try meditation, listen to music, do things in the immediate to deal with it and don’t let the problem fester. Don’t be afraid to be open about symptoms with your doctor, or call a hotline in the event of emergency there are plenty of ways to get help don’t feel alone there are others out there like you, me included suffering from the same symptoms on a daily basis.

The goal is to be a functioning member of society not feel less than or intimidated by the perceived judgments of others maybe you’ll find that people are more supportive than you think. Just because you’re on meds doesn’t mean that you can’t still work, date, and live again no matter the diagnosis, it’s not the end of the world to get help.

Reference:

[1] https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/hearing-voices/coping-with-hearing-voices/