I ve been struggling with this problem of seeing and hearing things for over 12 years now. It has increased and got harder to handle, i found drinking alcohol or taking too many pain killers stop it for a while and also helped me sleep. i also found hurting myself stopped it too but now i cant hide the scars it has left on my legs. I really would like to call to talk to someone but dont feel ready yet. I have a loving family and friends so people must think why would i be feeling the way i do but i feel i cannot talk to them as i then appear weak. I ve read similar posts on here so i know im not the only one but due to the ways i have tried to self treat my self doctors only referred me to drink and drug abuse help although as i stated i only done this to stop what was going on. Well at least it feels a little better getting it off my chest but i just want it to go away
im 15 years old, and have the exact same problem as you, even though im pretty young. i see things i have to take a second or third time to look at to confirm its not there. also i hear things telling me to harm myself and do bad things to people, ive mixed in with the wrong crowd at school and drink everyday and take ecstasy and methamph just to take all these things away. i recently told my parents what ive been doing and whats going on with me, it really sucks though cos they have given up on me, and dont really beilive me. ive cut and burnt myself so many times, my skin looks horrible. no one really cares for me or has hope. i have been refered to drug rehabilitation and mental health clinics. i just cant do all this by myself.