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
This requires urgent psychiatric evaluation. What you’re describing – hearing voices, delusions of control by a famous person using machines/medicine, and your thoughts “talking” to you – are classic symptoms of a psychotic disorder (possibly schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder).
What is likely causing this:
· Auditory hallucinations – hearing a voice that isn’t there · Delusions of control – believing an external person/device controls your thoughts or emotions · Thought broadcasting/interference – feeling your thoughts are being “talked to” by that person · Hypersexuality – can be part of psychosis or mood disturbance
These are brain-based medical conditions, not personal weakness. Family history of severe mental health issues increases likelihood.
What you must do now:
1. See a psychiatrist immediately – within 24–48 hours. If you feel unsafe or confused, go to an emergency room. 2. Do not stop any current medication without doctor’s advice – sudden stopping can worsen symptoms. 3. Be honest – tell the doctor exactly what you hear and believe. They need the truth to help.
What treatment works:
· Antipsychotic medication (e.g., risperidone, olanzapine, paliperidone) – reduces hallucinations and delusions within weeks · Mood stabilizers if mood swings present · Psychosocial support – therapy, case management, family education
With proper treatment, most people improve significantly.
🚨 Go to ER if you:
· Hear voices telling you to harm yourself or others · Feel unable to control your actions · Have thoughts of suicide
You are not alone. This is treatable. Please see a psychiatrist today.
— Dr. Nikhil Chauhan
Hello
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
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
Hearing voices or experiencing a sensation of being controlled can be very distressing and may indicate a condition that requires medical attention. It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms associated with a psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia, or another condition that affects perception and thinking. The medications you’re taking—olanzapine, haloperidol, and fluoxetine (Fludac)—are commonly used to manage such symptoms. Olanzapine and haloperidol are antipsychotics that can help with hallucinations and delusions, while fluoxetine is an antidepressant that may address any concurrent mood symptoms. However, if you’re still experiencing these symptoms despite treatment, it may indicate that your current medication regimen needs adjustment.
It’s crucial to follow up regularly with your psychiatrist or healthcare provider to discuss these ongoing symptoms. They can evaluate whether a different combination of medications or dosages might be more effective for you. Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other types of psychotherapy can be beneficial in helping you manage your thoughts and beliefs more effectively. In the short term, avoid any situations or substances (like alcohol or recreational drugs) that might exacerbate your symptoms. Make sure you maintain a stable daily routine, with regular sleep patterns and a balanced diet, as these lifestyle factors can sometimes influence the efficacy of your treatment. If anytime your symptoms worsen or you experience thoughts of self-harm, it’s important to seek immediate help at your local emergency room or by contacting emergency services in your area.
Your ongoing symptoms—hearing voices several times a day, strong sexual thoughts, and the belief that someone is controlling your mind or emotions—indicate that your condition (most consistent with Schizophrenia) is only partially controlled despite medication. Even though you are taking Olanzapine, Haloperidol, and Fluoxetine (Fludac), the persistence of daily hallucinations and fixed beliefs (delusions) means your treatment likely needs adjustment, not continuation as-is. This does not mean treatment has failed—it means your brain needs a better-tailored plan, which may include dose optimization, switching to another antipsychotic, or considering options like long-acting injections or even clozapine in resistant cases under specialist care. The sexual thoughts and mood swings can be part of the illness or sometimes related to medication effects, so they also need to be reviewed. It is very important that you do not stop or change medicines on your own, but you should urgently follow up with your psychiatrist and clearly report that voices and beliefs are still present daily, as this is a key detail that guides treatment changes. With the right adjustments and close follow-up, symptoms can improve further, and better control is definitely achievable.
