Brain chatter...

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Does anyone else have constant brain chatter? My mind is running 100 miles a minute. Its not always negative thoughts, sometimes its random words or songs i heard from the day, sometimes its in my voice and sometimes other ppls voice. Its the most random stuff at times. It startles me because i get so scared trying to figure out why certain words or mental images popped up. I have a horrible fear of going crazy or having schizophrenia so this is really messing with me.

Anyone else dealing with this? At times i find it so hard to focus from constant brain chatter.

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    When I wake in the middle of the night, I have some bloody song in my head. Sometimes it's a song ive not heard for years. I have constant chatter going on, ringworm basically. Meditation does help though, but you have to do it for 3/4 weeks.

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    Hey Lola! I think lots of people have brain chatter and feel like their minds are racing a lot of the time - I know I do! I also don't think you're going crazy - our brains work in funny ways sometimes!

    What I would say is if you are concerned about this, especially if you think it might be schizophrenia or some other sort of mental health condition, it's always worth having a look on some expert websites like Mind or Rethink (but defo don't just Google symptoms ha!) For example, here is some info about schizophrenia and symptoms here that you might find useful - https://patient.info/mental-health/schizophrenia-leaflet

    And remember if you are feeling a bit worried about it, you can speak to your doctor and explain your symptoms and they will be able to help you!

    Take care,

    Jess

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    Hello lola, I don't think you are suffering from schizophrenia! I have the same issues I have full conversations in my head, had meny conversations about this to people, I thought it was normal, but found out alot of people don't do this, when having thoughts some people get images, or some words come into there minds & that's it.

    I can make my voice change too any voice within my head, or talk in my own voice in my head. Can also hear for instance, my girlfriends voice in my head and control what it says, look that sounds mental what I am saying, it's so hard to explain!

    But my research on this, is some people can do this and alot can, don't see it as a negative for me I see it as a gift. Can use it to my advantage can think my way out of situations in amazing detail, you're not alone!

    One thing I will say is try and control it better, becuase it can keep you up all night, or you can get lost in you're mind. Again sorry if what I'm saying don't make sense, but I hope you understand.

    All the best, S x

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