Has anyone heard of constant music in the brain? Sometimes the music has words that have no meaning .?

Question

I hear this "music" 24 hours a day over and over again. It stems from noises made by equipment, i.e.normal sounds coming from the refrigerator, car engine, air conditioner, train whistles, anything that makes noise turns into musical notes. I suffer from long term situational depression and have been on paxil for years but this noise is driving me crazy. My hearing is excellent according to an ear specialist and I have had my teeth checked for cavities. It is not tinnitus, ringing of the ears, it is musical notes that my brain makes up words that have no meaning. I try to take the notes and make up songs to at least make sense of what I am hearing and may sing that song in my head for hours.
Has anyone had a similar experience or knows what to do.
My regular Dr. is sending me to a Psychiatrist and I am afraid of what the diagnosis will be. This has been going on for five months. Please help if you can.

Answer 1

Hi

You are suffering from what is known as Psychotic Depression. It is a form of depression which is accompanied by Auditory and Visual Hallucinations. You do not have Schizophrenia because in that case you would not know that what you hear is true or not. In your case you are aware that what you hear does not truly exist.

Do not be afraid of a psychiatrist. Psychotic Depression needs to be treated quickly or else it can worsen. You psychiatrist will prescribe medicines for both conditions the psychosis (voices you hear) and depression.

You do not suffer from situational depression but Psychotic Depression. Please do not make the mistake of not visiting your psychiatrist as this can worsen your condition. Furthermore, if you need help with your depression feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Answer 2

I hear "music" sometimes, and my mum has on several occasions. You can hear the tune, but words are muffled.

Scarily, i have recently discovered that whenever i turn on a tap, i can hear voices screaming at each other, however i believe it to be part and parcel of having PTSD rather than a form of schizophrenia.

But don't worry, its quite normal!!

From what I've been told,our brain stores snippets of audio, and sometimes visuals, and can randomly replay them to you, which can prove to be annoying and at times can be distressing.

The only advice i can suggest is the minute the music starts find something to distract your mind, such as playing the "color game". In the room you are in, tell yourself that you need to find say, 5 things that are green. Really focus on finding those things and once you have, set yourself another task, for example.to find 4 red squares or a picture of a car. etc.
If by 5 goes, the music is still there, wait half an hour and try again.

oh, and a tip, i know its hard, but Don't think about the music, even when it goes, try not to think about it.
This technique helps to distract the brain. Often as not your brain will forget what it was doing prior to the game and you will have peace, but if you remind it in any way, any progress made will be lost and you will have to start again.

I use this same technique when i feel paranoid or angry. Its a slow process, but it in most cases it works!

Another suggestion would be to try some relaxation. Sometimes these audio hallucinations are a result of an over stimuli in the brain caused by stress and/or a hyperactive mind. Taking time to calm your body and mind on a daily basis is very beneficial to your physical, mental and emotional health.

Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Brittany

Answer 3

Sounds like you are having auditory illusions...which is the false perception of an external stimuli. This is a first as usually i hear about auditory HALLUCINATIONS (flase perception without an external stimuli). You may have delusional disorder, Major depressive disorder w/ psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia (which I I doubt b/c you are still functional), or may be side effects of the meds.
Definitely get it chekced out by a psychiatrist for it could get worse.

Answer 4

i suppose you must begin writing songs. get the ones rhythms and phrases onto paper. you appear to have the skills to create phrases and a track to head with it. (i will be able to handiest do it seperate. i do know, bizarre) lol. buh it would support with all the ones rhythms caught within your head. you have to get it out. i see you may have kinda caught with tune for the reason that uu might play. lol. hovpe that is helping.

Answer 5

Maybe it's a calling to become a musician.