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Sometimes I hear a voice in my head that tells me negative things like everyone hates me or I should kill myself. What should I do?

Profile: Celty
Celty on May 10, 2020
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I have a list of all the things that I have done right in my life, from graduating to being good at taking care of my friends. I also screenshot the sweetest texts I received from my friends and record the voicemails from my dad. It helps me to keep in mind that nobody is gonna hate me because a one single bad decision. I learnt to say thank you to the people who support me no matter what I am going through instead of being sorry. I do believe in gratitude and forgiveness, and I think that if I want it to feel true to others when I tell them I hold no grudge, I first have to apply it to myself. I remember that some people look up to me for inspiration. If I am hard on myself, they will be hard on themselves. I dont want that because I truly believe that most of the things we worry so much about arnt real after all and that we should enjoy the little things. My cat inspires me a lot : as long as he can get food, water, tenderness and a warm place to rest, he is happy. He doesn't care about any accomplishments. He is just glad to be alive. So am I. I dont think that there are many good or bad decisions to take in life. What matters is to be fair, honest, and gentle. What matters is to make your life interesting, not perfect. And I feel like many journeys ahead are thrilling. When I am facing something that really scares me, I remind myself that the "worst" things that could happen is to die. I do not panic unless something really threatens my life directly because I know that unless I die, I'll be able to make things evolve somehow. It is ok when life puts me on roads I did not plan to explore. What we usually consider as problems are often opportunities. Boredom is what happen when nothing unexpected ever happens. Not peace. Peace is a state of mind. It is the belief that no matter what I have to deal with, I'll make the best of it. I am not afraid of "risks" (different from danger) because sometimes what you could gain taking a risks is much worthier than the wound you could get by failing or worse, the stain that would forever ruin your memories if you did not even try. I believe in my ability to heal almost anything thanks to my personal resources, but also thanks to the loving people and community I surrounded myself with.
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Profile: safeshoulder2CryOn
safeshoulder2CryOn on Aug 2, 2020
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Our thoughts affect our moods, desires, feelings, attitudes, decisions, and behavior in sometimes surprising ways. Often when we hear voices that suggests negative things, we panic as it feels as if it originates from external sources. But we need to realise that these are artifacts from negative thoughts. These negative self-talk trap us into a loop of self-defeat and we are thrown into a roller coaster ride of self-loathing, self-doubt ups n downs. Being aware of negative thoughts is the first step to recovery. Any healing should not fuel negative self-talk. You should try to remove any triggers(sad music, being with certain people, being in certain situations), monitor n control your thoughts. Dont allow negative thoughts to dwell in your minds nor fuel them in any way. Try to engage in positive thoughts or engage in calming activities that will bring you peace, stability and happiness.Mindfulness n meditation has helped calm agitated and distressed minds. Develop healthy coping skills such as self-care to bring yourself out of the dark well into the light.
Profile: adoredIcicle46
adoredIcicle46 on Aug 5, 2016
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Seek a therapist or someone to talk to. If you hear voices in your head it could be schizophrenia and if so you need help right away. Call a hotline about mental disorders and talk to someone.
Profile: helpfulHeart67
helpfulHeart67 on Aug 7, 2016
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I noticed you said that you hear voices that tell you to harm yourself. You should contact the suicide prevention hotline if you every feel the need to harm yourself. I also suggest you seek professional help with your situation.
Profile: CopperSkies
CopperSkies on Aug 9, 2016
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This seems like something that is seriously bothering and upsetting you. For this reason i think that it would be best to see a doctor or another professional who may be able to offer services or medication to help you get through this.
Profile: Supergirl94
Supergirl94 on Aug 10, 2016
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Seeing a doctor or a therapist would probably be a good step. It could just be voices that you can ignore and counter with positive thinking and telling/reassuring yourself that no one hates you, everyone loves you and that your life is worth living
Profile: orangerosess
orangerosess on Aug 14, 2016
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Tell someone who can help you. see a doctor or therapist. talk to someone about it. preferably someone who can help you with counseling or medicine.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 18, 2016
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Ignore it, that is your depression talking and not you, that is you thinking irrationally. Just ignore it, you don't want that.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 19, 2016
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Please seek immediate medical help! Hearing voices is very reminiscent of schizophrenia and if your thoughts begin to sway toward suicide, you may be in immediate danger to yourself.
Profile: RaadhShenshah
RaadhShenshah on Aug 20, 2016
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Seek professional advice, find a therapist or consult your local suicide prevention helpline, and know that giving up does never good, uptil now you have survived 100% of your bad days, and you will keep on doing that, you just have to have faith in yourself and in your abilities, and search for happiness in little things, babies, plants, flowers, food or anything that makes you happy, find habits and hobbies and start living a more happy life :)
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