Many people who hear voices have developed one or more coping strategies.
These are as varied as the people themselves.
One of the more common ways is to use a personal stereo, a radio or an ipod.
This doesn't suit everyone and can even make some people's experience worse but nevertheless, many people find that music is a great way of distracting attention away from the voices.
You can even try listening to talk radio, news or sport stations.
These are as varied as the people themselves.
One of the more common ways is to use a personal stereo, a radio or an ipod.
This doesn't suit everyone and can even make some people's experience worse but nevertheless, many people find that music is a great way of distracting attention away from the voices.
You can even try listening to talk radio, news or sport stations.
A less direct but still important coping strategy can be simply to take good care of yourself.
Getting enough sleep, eating regular meals, avoiding unneccesary stress and limiting alcohol intake can all have a worthwhile effect.
More and more people are finding help from talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
They do not involve the use of medication, but may be used in conjunction with other treatments you may be receiving.
Please ask your doctor or other healthcare provider for more information.
