Personal Stories

• Glenda Piona's Story 

  An inspiring story of determination and hope in the face of darkness. Glenda gives a glimpse into her life journey with her voices.

• He/She/They/It 

  In her insightful blog Lilith talks about gender identity and hearing voices, and the techniques she uses to manage them. If you enjoy reading Lilith’s blog, you may like to watch this video of Lilith talking about her experiences hearing voices Gender Identity and Hearing Voices, Lilith’s Story.

• Hearing Voices With Bipolar Disorder 

  Katie describes her experience of hearing voices when she is manic or depressed.

• Laura: My Voices and Me 

  Laura talks about living with her voices and the journey that lead her start talking about her experiences

• Schizoaffective Disorder and Me 

  Charlotte talks about her journey with schizoaffective disorder. Starting from when she first experienced her delusions at age 14-15, to now, as she seeks help from a local mental health team.

• Hearing Voices and Prison, David's Story 

  David tells of his experiences hearing voices in prison.

• Hearing Voices and Hallucinations, Juno's Story 

  Juno talks about hearing voices while still in school and having to take his GCSE’s while in the hospital. He discusses what it feels like when people are scared of him because of his mental health.

• Brian's Story: Don't fight it because you are fighting with yourself 

  Brian describes his road to recovery. Of hearing negative voices and what he has learnt from the experience.

• Eleanor's Story: How I tamed the voices in my head 

  Eleanor tells of her experience of being drugged, sectioned and labelled schizophrenic when she first started hearing voices. See how she fought back. If you enjoyed reading Eleanor’s story, hear her speak here.

• A Tale of Mental Illness - From the Inside 

  Elyn Saks shares her powerful story of coping with schizophrenia. She implores others to see people with mental illness clearly, honestly and compassionately.

• The Voices in Your Head: Corina’s Story 

  Corina tells her story about living with a range of character hallucinations, including one man who she calls Drop Dead Fred.