Do atheist lack an inner voice?
Are you as dangerously unstable as your post suggests?! Talking to God = Prayer. God talking to you = Schizophrenia. And that is NOT funny! All the mass murderers and virtually all the serial rapists claim god told them to do it all! The Vatican which loves miracles insists on an immediate full psychiatric examination for claims of the sort of conversation you talk of! If anyone thinks they are having these conversations please seek immediate medical and pastoral help!
Does your inner voice sound like your outer voice?
Yup, it sounds like me.
My inner voice hates me..?
Since I was 6-7 my inner voice always told me how terrible and ugly I was. It told me I was stupid and worthless, and sometimes told me to hurt myself or just die. When I was 7 I starting hitting myself till my arms and legs were numb. I then started to stop though. The voice stopped a little every now and then, but it always came back. I started believing it and became really shy and isolated because of it (stupid me) During 6th & 7th it wouldn't stop talking about me,saying everyone hates and told me how him and her are talking about me, even though I had friends but it said they just tolerated me but wanted me dead, and how my parents don't love me they just want a successful kid and im failing them. I'm ALOT better now though even though I still believe in all the above. Although I started thinking about killing people much more. Since 8 I started thinking about stabbing my parents, but nowadays I'm just doing work or something then a scenario of me attacking a stranger and doing something like clawing out their eyes and jaw, or tyng them to the back of truck and cutting out their tummy. I know it's bad, but I actually like those thoughts in a way. It makes me feel pumped! But it's very persuasive. I'm always so paranoid because i think something's following me because it says " It's watching" and tries to scare me with those threats. I tried to cut myself (idk y) but I ended up with a bunch of weird Scratches and a heart on my ankle. It then got mad and told me I was being selfish and that I have it so much better than others and im just mocking them. I don't mean to! I got mad and punched myself in the face and started to choke me with a belt. BUT I DO HAVE IT BETTER! I have nonabusive parents, food shelter, I don't understand. I'm not diagnosed with depression, I don't have the right to be. But why does the voice always flip out and yell at me to go die then say I have no right to (which I don't) So it's this normal and how do i deal?
What does your 'inner voice' sound like?
According to Wikipedia (I know, I know, so reliable), inner voice or “internal monologue” is thinking in words. [1]I don’t know how my inner voice sounds like exactly. I had to think. I don’t “hear” the voice, but I do feel it, if that makes sense. I know that it’s there.It’s a she.She sounds like me. Well, at least what I think I sound like. When I record my voice, I sound nothing like what I think I sound like.She sounds like me, but more confident, more firm with her words. She knows what to say, and when to say it. She’s clear, concise, and exactly how I want to portray myself.She’s everything I want to be.But I mess up. Whenever I think and hear what she wants to say, it sounds so brilliant in my head. On its way out of my mouth however, the words get jumbled and sometimes go missing.Her eloquence is something I lack, something I so desperately want to acquire.Why can’t I speak like she does?Why do my words get messed up when I speak them?Why can’t I always be clear, concise, and confident when I speak?Footnotes[1] Internal monologue - Wikipedia
Is it normal for my inner voice to belittle me and tell me I should kill myself/die?
I've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety but there were issues I never addressed with my doctor because I wasn't sure if they were of any significance. As long as I can remember, mainly when I get upset/angry, I tense up my inner voice will attack me and belittle me and tell me that I'm worthless and should just kill myself. There are times that I say the things my inner voice is saying out loud but it's not in my normal voice. Sometimes I think I must be possessed, I know that's not the case but it feels like it since it feels as though it's not me, my inner voice has become someone else and taken over me for 5-30min. Lately it's become something that happens several times a week; in the past it would happen once a monthly be twice a month but over the years it's become worse and occurs often. Is it just me being super critical or is it deeper than that and something I should seek help for? (I no longer see my therapist nor am I on any medication due to the lack of insurance at this time).
My inner voice tells me to leave my husband (3 years), but our relationship is mostly fine and there is no logic to support the voice, only a feeling. Have you experienced doubts and made it to the other side with a fulfilling marriage?
Disclaimer - I am no marriage counselor or professional expert on marriages.We have this constant battle between two voices in our heads all the time. “To do” or “Not to do” and both these voices seem pretty good. You are in a situation like millions of other folks across the globe who are perplexed. So to start with, you are in a normal state of life and mind. Do not worry!CommunicateWith the question it self, you have stated one of the most positive and powerful aspect - ‘communication’, We’ve openly discussed these feelings. This is the best thing every couple should practice against all odds. Regardless of everything, whether it hurts or bring happiness, communicate every single emotion with your spouse. You are doing what predominantly more than 60% of the world does not do. So kudos to you and your spouse.Seek Help!Divorce is a tough decision and in most situation it should be the last resort unless you are subjected to abuse. I would reckon like most folks here have asked you, speak with experts and counselors who help you make the institution of marriage survive. I know you currently aren’t seeing much hope but trust me after you seek professional help, it will be a lot better. IMHO, you’re not even close to breaking this wonderful marriage and so don’t think about it!Ups and DownsAs you know, life is full ups and downs, sometimes it is tough to battle too many obstacles in life. I believe you’re overwhelmed with other issues where your marriage seems to be affected. If you give your marriage some additional time, like doing some cute and sweet things which you did in the past will surely awaken the love between you both. The simplest way to bring back love is to take your spouse out, surprise your spouse with good dinner or ice cream or a gadget or even a movie. Just spend more time and leave all of your other problems right outside the door step!I believe these are few things you could do which would surely make your marriage stronger than ever. I wish you all the very best and hope that your life is filled with happiness forever!Cheers to your marriage…
Have you ever heard voices inside your head?
I hear them all the time. Some of them sing, some cuss, some cry out, some laugh and some ask a lot of questions.