Q: i keep hearing laughter and voices in my head, are these symptoms of schizophrenia please help!
Hello,
Please see a medical doctor who can determine if you have a medical condition causing your symptoms. Or possibly you're on medication which is having a side effect.
What you describe is also a symptom of schizophrenia.
Read this list of early warning signs for schizophrenia to get informed.
If it turns out you do have schizophrenia, the earlier you get into treatment with medication, the better the outcome will be.
Regards,
Christina
It is a symptom that is commonly associated with schiz, however, it can also be a symptom of other problems. B-vitamin deficency-anemia. hypothyroidism, brain tumors, severe depression and others please get to a physician and ask them about it they will need to run a few simple tests. Hope the best for ya and God bless yu
Symptoms such as hearing voices may well be down to biochemical imbalances! Everbody's body and metabolism are different and people with mental health issues often require higher levels of certain nutrients. Other factors, including stress, can push things over the edge and lead to symptoms. Unenlightened doctors will tell you the only way to treat mental health problems is with drugs. But this is simply not true! (and never believe it when doctors tell you there's nothing you can do for a condition!) Many people are significantly helped through diet and supplementation to correct the imbalance. You should get tested for biochemical imbalances. Not sure where you are located but check out http://www.foodforthebrain.org/content.asp?id_Content=1. It's not cheap but could make all the difference. Have a look at Patrick Holford's book, 'Optimum Nutrition for the Mind'. Good luck. Sending love
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