Hello Shell,

First let me say I am sorry you're hearing voices even though you're taking Seroquel.

Not all drugs relieve all symptoms at all times.

However, you deserve some peace (and peace of mind).

I had a room mate who heard voices at night, and she turned on the radio loud to drown them out.

Please, discuss what you've told us here with your doctor.  If your next visit is a long way off, phone him immediately.

How long have you been on the Seroquel?  If you've just been put on it, ask your doctor how long it should take before you see an improvement.

Your doctor will have the idea as to whether you should switch to another medication now, or hold out on the Seroquel.

Know that you are not alone and a lot of people go through what you are going through. 

If you've tried all sorts of medications that haven't worked, I urged you to be patient, and work with your doctor to explore every avenue.  New drugs are coming on the market all the time, so the pill or combination of pills that works for you could be just around the corner.

Most of all, keep the faith and know that there is hope.

Robin Cunningham, an expert blogger here at the Connection Web site, had no relief from his positive symptoms (voices, delusions) for ten years, even though he was on every drug available at the time.  His psychiatrist tried him on each new drug in the order it came on the market, and ten years later, as he describes it, "a light was switched on."  

While he waited for this successful drug, his psychiatrist taught him various coping skills that he has blogged about in his recent, "Coping Skills Series."  I suggest you read them.

I know it is hard to accept that living with schizophrenia is so hard.  However, you've come to the right place and everyone here in the Connection community has been in your shoes and will support you in what you go through every day.

I wish you the best in finding the treatment that works.

Regards,

Chri