My H is having auditory hallucinations

[maryy16]

I am becoming concerned about my H who is 56 years old. I've been with him for over 30 years so I feel like I have experienced all of his disordered behaviors in every form possible.

Lately his episodes seem to be "crazier" than normal despite medication and therapy. But my biggest concern is that he told me he has began hearing "sounds" that aren't real, like an extremely loud clanging sound in his head, like someone banged a gong right behind him. Or he has heard sounds which sound like phone notifications. He says he knows they are not real and is concerned that he is having auditory hallucinations. He told me to "keep that in mind." I'm not exactly sure what that meant.

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about this? I am becoming increasingly concerned that he might be beginning to develop a more severe psychosis.

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[waverider]

Does this occur during periods of high stress?

I believe stress and high levels of negative thinking can often bring these sorts of things on. Then these psychotic episodes in turn induce further stress.

[Stalwart]

Hey maryy:

Sorry after so long you seem to have to take a step over to yet another dimension. I'm really hoping your husband's difficulties with auditory hallucinations is a temporary thing.

I suppose there could be a lot reason why someone would start developing auditory sensations they haven't in the past. Some of the sounds seem unfamiliar however others can be related to being exposed to loud machinery or equipment at different times. Stress as mentioned is also a huge factor that may result in problems.

The problem is the only one who can be certain is a professional and since he's already expressed or shared an awareness and concern perhaps a visit to a doctor would be a good place to start.

I don't need to tell you because apparently by your post you're already aware that auditory hallucinations may also be associated to other Cluster B disorders.

Is your husband open to doctors or therapy or additional medication if need be? I'm proactive in as much if there is a solution, and you know his moods and condition is worsening I'd pursuit it actively in the best way I can to help him and in doing so help yourself in the situation better.

Really hope you work your way through this.