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Auditory hallucination (also described as hearing voices) is the perception of voices or sounds that are not there. It is usually described as an experience separate from one’s own thoughts and mental processes. Auditory hallucinations are typically found as a co-morbid symptom of a mental health issue, for example, psychosis, depression or schizophrenia.
Research tells us that 1 in every 200 Aussie adults will experience a form of psychotic illness. — sane.org
The 3 layers of stress
During this period in my life, there were a few challenges I faced. I call these the layers of stress.
These were:
1. Depressive symptoms
I noticed in Year 10, my mood was generally low and I was losing motivation to complete my school work.
I never considered myself a ‘model student’ but during this time, my attitude to school in general was apathetic at best.
I got into a bad habit of cramming and last-minute assignment completion, which is still something I struggle with today.
Being referred to the school counsellor, I was absolutely uninterested to delve into the reasons why I felt the…