Hi, thank you for sharing this, these symptoms can feel very real and distressing. Your symptoms are most consistent with a psychotic disorder. The feeling that someone is controlling your thoughts with a machine or medicine, and that a famous person is connected to you, are not actually happening, they are symptoms of the illness. The voices you hear are also a brain-generated experience, even though they feel real. The increased sexual thoughts can also occur due to Reduced inhibition & Disorganized thinking. You are not losing control as a person. This is a treatable medical condition. Many people improve significantly with proper treatment. Consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible (if not already under treatment). If you are already taking medication, Continue it regularly. Inform your doctor that Voices are still present, You feel controlled by someone & Sexual thoughts are troubling. Your treatment may need adjustment. Please go to a hospital immediately if Voices tell you to harm yourself or others, You feel out of control or You are unable to function or sleep. Practical tips for now- Stay around trusted people as much as possible. Avoid isolation. Keep yourself engaged in simple activities. Try not to argue with the voices, ignore and shift attention. Avoid alcohol or drugs. Your symptoms are due to a psychotic illness, not because someone is actually controlling you. With proper psychiatric treatment, these experiences can reduce significantly. Please seek in-person medical care, that is the most important next step.
Feel free to reach out again.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
Your symptoms—hearing voices that are not real, strong intrusive sexual thoughts, believing a famous person is controlling your thoughts and emotions, and feeling low when inactive—indicate an ongoing psychotic condition most consistent with Schizophrenia that is not yet fully controlled. These experiences (hallucinations and delusions) are part of the illness and not actually happening, but they can feel very real and distressing. Since you are already on medications like Olanzapine, Haloperidol, and Fluoxetine, the persistence of symptoms means your treatment likely needs adjustment by your psychiatrist rather than stopping or ignoring it. It is important to follow up soon, honestly describe that voices are still frequent, and allow your doctor to modify the plan (dose change, switch, or advanced options). With proper treatment and support, these symptoms can be reduced significantly, and your daily functioning and emotional stability can improve.
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The symptoms you describe—hearing voices for several years, believing a famous person loves you or controls your thoughts and emotions, and having these experiences interfere with daily life—are most commonly caused by a psychotic disorder, most often Schizophrenia or a closely related condition. These conditions affect how the brain processes reality, leading to auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) and delusions (strong beliefs that feel real but are not based in actual events).
Your current medicines—Olanzapine, Haloperidol, and Fludac—are standard treatments for psychotic symptoms and mood changes. The fact that your sleep is good and you trust your treatment is a positive sign, but continuing to hear voices several times a day after more than six months on medication suggests that the illness is partially controlled but not fully controlled yet, which is common and manageable. Sometimes doctors need to adjust doses, change medications, add psychotherapy, or consider long-acting injections or other options to better control persistent symptoms.
The feeling of being controlled by a famous person using machines or medicine is a known type of delusion in psychotic disorders. It happens because the brain misattributes thoughts and emotions, making them feel as if they come from an outside source. It does not mean you are doing anything wrong, and it does not mean the treatment has failed—many people require ongoing adjustments over time to reach stable control.
Since you have already been in treatment for years and recently spoke with your doctor, the most important next step is to continue regular follow-up and clearly report that the voices are still occurring several times daily and interfering with activities. If symptoms suddenly worsen, if the voices start commanding you to do things, or if you feel unsafe or unable to function, that should be treated as urgent and you should seek immediate medical help.
Overall, the cause is most likely a chronic psychotic condition that requires long-term management, and with continued medical care many people achieve significant improvement and stability.
Take care
Hello I’m really sorry to hear that you’re feeling this way. It sounds like you’re experiencing some very distressing thoughts and feelings. It’s important to talk to a mental health professional who can provide you with the support you need. Please consider reaching out to a psychiatrist or psychologist who can help you navigate these experiences.
If you’re in immediate distress or thinking about harming yourself, please seek help right away. You deserve support and care.
Thank you
The experiences you’re describing, such as hearing voices and feeling controlled by a famous person, are concerning and could indicate a condition that needs medical attention. These symptoms might be related to a mental health disorder such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or even a severe form of depression or another type of psychotic disorder. Hearing voices that others do not hear can be termed auditory hallucinations, and feeling that someone is controlling your emotions or thoughts might be a form of delusional thinking. These symptoms can have a significant impact on your life and wellbeing, and it’s important to address them properly. You should seek a professional evaluation from a psychiatrist or a healthcare provider who can provide a comprehensive assessment. This will typically involve discussing your medical history, current symptoms, and possibly some psychological testing or evaluations. These steps help in determining a specific diagnosis and developing an effective treatment plan. Treatments may include medications such as antipsychotics, which can help reduce or manage these symptoms. In addition, therapy could be useful to support you in understanding these experiences and develop coping strategies. Given these symptoms, it’s advisable not to manage this condition on your own without professional guidance, as delays in treatment may lead to worsening of the condition. Prompt medical attention can significantly improve the prognosis and quality of life. If you’re ever in immediate distress or thinking of harming yourself, it’s crucial to seek emergency medical attention without delay.
Based on what you’re describing, these symptoms are classic signs of a psychotic disorder (likely schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder). Here’s what’s causing them:
· Auditory hallucinations – Your brain’s speech/language areas are active without external sound. That’s why you hear a voice no one else does. · Delusions of control – False, fixed belief that an external person (famous person) controls your thoughts via machine and emotions via medicine. This comes from disrupted brain circuits for agency and reality testing. · Hypersexual thoughts – Can be part of psychosis or mood disturbance (mania/hypomania) alongside psychosis. · Depression when idle – Common in schizoaffective disorder (psychosis + mood symptoms).
Why it started? Genetics (family history of severe mental issues) + possible stress/trigger. It’s a medical brain condition, not your fault.
What to do now:
· See a psychiatrist urgently – this will not go away on its own. Treatment is highly effective. · Continue any current medication – don’t stop abruptly. · Go to ER if voices command you to harm yourself/others, or if you feel unsafe.
Treatment that works: Antipsychotics (risperidone, olanzapine, paliperidone) + sometimes mood stabilizers. Hallucinations and delusions usually improve within weeks.
You are not alone. This is treatable. Please seek help today.
— Dr. Nikhil Chauhan
