Why do I hear voices when the fan is on?

It is just producing fan noise. However, your brain modifies this fan noise so you perceive it as music. This happens because your brain is a pattern recognition machine. In other words, your brain tries to find meaning in all the sensory input it receives.
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Why do I hear voices coming from my fan?

But if you are close enough to an antenna the electromagnetic field can be strong enough to oscillate at the frequency of the transmitter. If it vibrates strongly enough, as metal parts within the base of the fan appear to have, it can make a noise loud enough for you to hear.
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What is it called when you hear voices in white noise?

Music Ear Syndrome (MES) is a condition triggered by silence or background sounds that cause some people to hear phantom music , singing, or voices. MES music and singing can either by clear or vague whereas voices are usually always vague and indistinct.
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Why do I randomly hear a voice?

It's common to think that hearing voices must be the sign of a mental health condition, but in fact many people who are not mentally unwell hear voices. People may hear voices because of: traumatic life experiences, which may be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder. stress or worry.
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What does it mean when you hear something that isn't there?

Hallucinations refer to the experience of hearing, seeing or smelling things that are not there. Often, these can be as intense and as real as sensory perceptions. There are different types of hallucinations. Hearing voices speaking when there is no-one there is known as an auditory hallucination.
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Is Hearing Voices Ever Normal?



Why do I hear voices at night?

Voices as you fall asleep or wake up – these are to do with your brain being partly in a dreaming state. The voice might call your name or say something brief. You might also see strange things or misinterpret things you can see. These experiences usually stop as soon as you are fully awake.
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How can I stop hearing voices at night?

Many people who hear voices find them particularly problematic at night; therefore playing relaxing music or a relaxation tape at bedtime can be helpful. Aromatherapy, massage and other relaxation techniques such as having a long soak in the bath can also help, as can exercise.
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Why do I hear footsteps in my house at night?

Just not a ghost. If you have an unfinished attic, odds are those footsteps you hear come from some rowdy ducks, mice, a cat or even a wily raccoon. Maybe they are looking for food or – perhaps – to escape from becoming food. Or maybe they are looking for an easy route inside your home.
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Is it normal to have 2 voices in your head?

Hearing voices is a very common experience. Hearing voices may be a symptom of a mental illness. A doctor may diagnose you 'psychosis' or 'bipolar disorder'. But you can hear voices without having a mental health diagnosis.
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What do schizophrenic voices sound like?

They can sound more like a murmur, a rustle or a beeping. But when a voice is a recognizable voice, more than often, it's not very nice. “It's not like wearing an iPod”, says the Stanford anthropologist Tanya Luhrman. “It's like being surrounded by a gang of bullies.”
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How do you stop hearing voices?

Ignore the voices, block them out or distract yourself. For example, you could try listening to music on headphones, exercising, cooking or knitting. You might have to try a few different distractions to find what works for you. Give them times when you agree to pay attention to them and times when you will not.
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How do I know if I have schizophrenia test?

How do doctors test for schizophrenia? There are no laboratory tests to diagnose schizophrenia. Instead, a doctor will perform a physical evaluation, review your medical history, and may use various diagnostic tests, such as a blood test, MRI, or CT scan to rule out any other conditions.
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Is white noise harmful?

The highest safe exposure level for adults is 85 decibels over eight hours. Some researchers claim that white noise can lead to children developing auditory processing disorders. This is because the brain quickly adapts to the sound and stops acknowledging it as something worth listening to.
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Do you have schizophrenia?

you've experienced 1 or more of the following symptoms most of the time for a month: delusions, hallucinations, hearing voices, incoherent speech, or negative symptoms, such as a flattening of emotions. your symptoms have had a significant impact on your ability to work, study or perform daily tasks.
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Does everyone hear music in their head?

Everyone gets a song stuck in their head every once in a while. But what's happening when you think you're hearing a tune that's not actually playing? It could be musical ear syndrome (MES), a condition where you hear music or singing when there is none.
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What does the Bible say about hearing voices?

From the cloud a voice is heard: “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” (Mark 9:7), “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5), and “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” (Luke 9:35) After the voice has spoken, the disciples find themselves alone with Jesus.
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Is the voice in your head your own voice?

Also referred to as “internal dialogue,” “the voice inside your head,” or an “inner voice,” your internal monologue is the result of certain brain mechanisms that cause you to “hear” yourself talk in your head without actually speaking and forming sounds.
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Can you develop schizophrenia?

Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or emotional life event might trigger a psychotic episode.
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Why does it sound like someone is walking in my attic?

If you hear it at night primarily, it is either mice, raccoons, bats or (in some cases) a flying squirrel. If during the day, do you hear running around and “rolling” sounds? Squirrels will often be heard “rolling” nuts or other debris around in the attic during the day. Their movement is also very fast.
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Why do I hear footsteps on my roof?

Rats and Mice. Rats and mice are an introduced pest, causing a variety of problems for households and businesses. This notorious pest, like the possum, is most active during the night, which is when you'll hear the little patter of their feet in your roof cavity.
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What does it mean when you hear footsteps spiritually?

If hearing knocking means a ghost wants in, hearing footsteps mean that they already feel quite welcome.
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Why do I hear voices in my head before I go to sleep?

Sleep Hallucinations

Some people experience hallucinations just as they're falling asleep (called hypnagogic hallucinations) or just as they start to wake up (hypnopompic hallucinations). These are thought to occur due to your brain being partly in a dreaming state and in themselves are nothing to worry about.
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Why does my child hear voices?

Research has shown that hearing voices can begin for a range of reasons, including after an operation or an acute fever – or in response to emotional distress. Voice-hearing can also be triggered by traumas, such as bullying, loneliness, the loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect.
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Does anxiety cause you to hear voices?

Yes, severe anxiety can cause a person to hear voices. It's not that severe anxiety can lead to psychosis, but that severe anxiety stresses the body, and stress can cause psychosis-like sensory symptoms, such as hearing voices that aren't real.
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Why is my child seeing things?

Hallucinations may occur as part of normal development or may be a sign that your child is struggling with some type of emotional problems. This may be related to issues at home, school, with friends, or from experiencing upsetting thoughts and feelings.
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