Help with Medical Term?

Question

Sometimes I hear music notes in my head and try as I might the notes form music as if I'm composing music in my head. And when I try to stop myself, the notes just end up forming a different piece of music. The melodies are always different...Is there a certain medical term for this? Thanks!

ps. I'm not on drugs nor have I ever been, I don't drink, and I'm sure I'm not crazy.

Answer 1

It would depend how vivid you hear the music. If it interferes with your daily living you should see a doctor, otherwise compose more songs!

Answer 2

Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no outside source of the sounds. The noises you hear can be soft or loud. They may sound like ringing, blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, humming, whistling, or sizzling. You may even think you are hearing air escaping, water running, the inside of a seashell, or musical notes. It is not known exactly what causes a person to "hear" sounds with no outside source of the noise. However, tinnitus can be a symptom of almost any ear problem, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Alcohol, caffeine, antibiotics, aspirin, or other drugs can also cause ear noises. Tinnitus may occur with hearing loss. Occasionally, it is a sign of high blood pressure, an allergy, or anemia. Rarely, tinnitus is a sign of a serious problem like a tumour or aneurysm. However, if your ‘music’ notes are not similar to anything here described, Maybe you should search another avenue. For this purpose I include a link to the reproduction of the essay written by Becky Welsh on this subject-

http://www.britishkodalyacademy.org/
kodaly_approach_importance-inner-
hearing_beck-welsh.htm

Hope this helps
Matador 89

Answer 3

I can only refer to myself and how I have ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder) which is an anxiety disorder where the person has repetitive thoughts (obsessions) that cause a great deal of fear and anxiety and often will then perform some sorta ritual (compulsion) to lessen the anxiety. (I take the ssri/selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant, Prozac and received cognitive-behavioral therapy many years ago too.) I don't know if that is going on with you, but I have actually had songs 'playing over and over' in my head without it actually being considered a hallucination. For me, it was the ocd.

Though I am not a licensed therapist so please do talk with a therapy professional and find out what he or she believes is going on. To get a diagnosis that may be reimbursed at least partially by your health insurance, you would want to try seeing either a clinical psychologist (Ph.D) or licensed/clinical social worker (LCWS) . And just fyi, psychiatrists (medical doctors that work with those with mental health problems) can also diagnose mental disorders. And if you don't have health insurance, perhaps there are places that accept patients on a sliding scale fee or at a lower rate. Please do talk to one who can give you an assessment to find out what is going on with you.

Answer 4

Sounds as if you are a natural composer. If you can function and feel good then go with it. If this is too much of a distraction in your daily life then see a doctor.