Dear likecrystal:

In your other thread, we talked about the concept of the inner critic expanding from the thinking realm to the hearing voices realm, and two days ago, you posted to me: “Thanks so much for your explanations – I’m finding they are really helping to provide insight and clarity to what has been happening. I do think I need some therapy, and I’ll see if I can speak with someone within the next couple of weeks“- please follow through with setting a session with a psychotherapist.

Today, you asked: “Is there such a thing as being able to actually hear other people or is it all bunkum?“- if you are asking whether Person A can hear what Person B is thinking without Person B voicing what he/she is thinking, then the answer is No. Thoughts are not audible, you can’t hear them. There is no such thing as hearing what another person is thinking without the person articulating what he/she is thinking.

“Is there technology available that means you end up hearing another voice or voices?“- there is no technology that makes it possible to hear another person’s thoughts unless the thinking person is voicing what he/ she is thinking.

“Are there other options to medication, which cause side effects?“- quality psychotherapy. For what kind of psychotherapy, you can visit this website for information: mind. org. uk/ hearing voices/ treatments (no spaces).

You are welcome to post here anytime, in this thread and on any other. When you post, I will be glad to read from you and reply.

anita

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