Is it normal that when i was a child i heard voices threatening me ?

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From as early as I can remember to around the age of 12/13 I heard very real voices in my head, they seemed real, whispers of threats such as "I'll hurt you", "your mother will die" or "you're not good enough" etc. I used to get so scared of these that I'd just start humming to drown them out. Now my automatic response to fear is humming. BTW the voices sounded so real, as if there were a thousand voices at once whispering in my ear and they were all threatening me. I'm 17 now and it hasn't happened in a few years but I'm still curious. Thanks :)

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  • GeordieGent
    6 years ago

    Not normal but nothing to be ashamed of either. It does sound like a potential mental health issue that may affect you in later life. For that reason it may be worth getting it checked out. Just to ensure you are safe and get the best advice possible.

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  • paramore93
    6 years ago

    There are loads of things this could have been.
    It's pretty unlikely to have been anything schizo-esque at such a young age, but definitely possible. Kids' brains can perceive things differently as a coping mechanism and sometimes conjure up faces or voices for their worries and fears, monster under the bed style.
    Or maybe ghosts?
    Or maybe you just had a few too many crazy flakes.
    Probably nothing to worry about unless it comes back.

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