Posted by B2chica on May 23, 2006, at 13:25:52
In reply to Let me clarify, posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 12:49:19
sorry for being so flip.
from what you described i wouldn't worry about it too much. it could be several things.
1)auditory sensitivity. sometimes we are extra suseptable to certain sounds, if we hear a certain sound several times in one day it can stay with us. (not knowing why that sound or how long it will stick around) but it's like auditory memory and it goes off without telling us. and then we 'think we hear things' that aren't really there. this is not a sign of major mental illness and will go away after a while.(usually when another sound infiltrates the memory)
2)pseudo-auditory hallucination. this also is not a sign of mental illness and is different than normal auditory hallucinations. typically pseudo AH are less distinguishable and consist of everyday sounds sometimes even songs, music, talking but fuzzy sounding (indestinguishable)
-this sometimes can be a symptom of hearing loss. i don't know your age but i don't know that this is a concern for you.
3)there are some medications that can do this also, but i think you are off your meds right?
4)also i think narcolepsy can also be a culprit. you did have a rough time sleeping last night.anyway. if you only hear it a few time throughout a day lasting only a couple days i wouldn't worry too much about it.
if however, it becomes intrusive and persistant than i would mention it to your doc next time you see him/her. also note if the level changes (does it seem louder at certain times), does it interfere at certain times, is it repetitive or do you hear it once in a while...things like this are good to keep an eye on.overall i think you ok curt. dont' worry to much about this, as axiety can exaccerbate this.
cares
b2c
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