[kchendrix]

Ok... I know this sounds crazy but ever since I first was diag with GAD , and then DP/DR ,,, Well everymorning I wake up to a different song in my head... I know I am not hearing it with my ears, it is clearly in my head. It may just be a chorus over and over, or a certain line of the song, But it is like it was recorded and being played back over and over. This usually lasts until I get out of the shower in the morning and get on with other things.

I think what keeps me in self monitoring is symptoms like this. Because I think ok how can this not be some psychosis or something ... I never did this before.. Sure I had the ocassional song caught in my head.. But this is rediculous. What is this and why does it happen.. It is almost like a non verbalized OCD. Is it some form of physical brain damage, well I'd have to say no because I have had MRI with Contrast and with out and nothing abnormal. SO what causes this.. ME? I am not voluntarily dong it which is what frightens me into self monitoring for the next step.... Of course the next step never comes as we all know, but this symptom puts me on high alert for the next symptom of going crazy or being pyschotic. My Doctors all assure me that I am too old to schitz, pyschotic could not be possible at age 47 unless chemically induced because I would have shown signs at a much younger age, and I am not Bipolar... OK how can they be so sure? What does this music mean,or what purpose does it serve? I don't like it , Please shed some light on this for me someone..

 

[Guest]

It's just a symptom of anxiety isn't it?

I even hear voices very occasionally (Not in that way), literally just the sound of a familiar voice (Normally a friend) - no distinct words...just...sound.

 

[kchendrix]

Well thats what they say anxiety... but like I say how can one be sure.. It just seems like a very odd symptom for anxiety.... but maybe thats all it is and I am blowing it up to be something more.

It just has bothered me since it started.

 

[Guest]

Well I used to get music pop into my head as I fell asleep - and the only thnig I worried about was the fact I'd never be able to record it (I've had some cool stuff :lol: ). I wouldn't worry, just try not to focus on it.

 

[agentcooper]

i've had things like that happen on and off for my whole life (even pre-dp/dr) and it'll go away. like mr. mole said, just don't focus on it. try to play the radio or something, in the mornings to keep your mind off of it.

 

[kchendrix]

Seems like that is what anxiety and DP/DR and Depression etc.. is all about ,,symptoms to try not to focus on.... It's tough! But Thanks for the advice...

Oh to wake up cured one morning!!!!!

 

[Guest]

I also experience this.

Something that might be fun to investigate are what are called "earworms", a song that repeats in the mind over and over again, and is even being studied by scientists.

http://www.wordspy.com/words/earworm.asp

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... 129881.DTL

This might not be exactly on target for this discussion, but I have a hunch it might draw up some parallels, some future leads for research.

In my own experience, I go through phases where I awaken, with music in my head, usually pretty dim and hushed, nothing I can make out lyrics wise usually. And this experience tends to be uncomfortable. I've noticed that it happens when I'm experiencing more anxiety/PTSD/depersonalization symptoms.

You know, the earworm idea might fit more than I initially thought for you, as it would be just like a "non verbalized OCD", as you put it.

Maybe there is no reason to fear it, we can see it as possibly an indication of other symptoms up also, and use it as a reminder to take good care of ourselves.

 

[Ben]

KChendrix,

Hey man, I hope things are doing better for you at the moment.

As far as your concern about hearing music in the morning, or even hearing sounds, I really have to think it's perfectly normal. How many times have you heard people complain about "Damn, I can't get this song out of my head". I think we (you, me, everyone on this board probably) have (or have had) a condition (DP) that makes us very, very sensitive to things like this - again, I always liken it to being hyper-vigilent about the planks under our feet - or anything that could "give way" and mean we're damaged somehow.

Paranoia and hypochondira has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember, and I think I hear about it quite often on this board. The problem is that you're probably too healthy, too smart, too aware and your mind is just too much on top of the subtleties of existence.

My bet is you're perfectly fine - just a DP'd out like the rest of us (or the rest of us were).

 

[Guest]

How about that? I also wake up each and every morning with a different song in my head. I never knew until know it was something to worry about :shock:

Really, it's like a radio is playing up there, and it's a different song every morning.

 

[kchendrix]

thanks all for your replys,,, probably is just an over reaction. one day at a time, one moment at a time... I guess is the best.... You guys are really great I appreciate all the support..... Hopefully I can be just as helpful to you all..

KC

 

[Da'Burgh]

I have this all the time too. It's pretty much just an overactive subconcious. That's why you are so surprised to hear it. I always wonder "Where the HELL did that thought come from? GAHHH"

 

[Scattered]

Same deal with me. I get lyrics from songs or instrumental sections and its like hearing a cd play in my mind. I also get indistinct voices as I drift off to sleep sometimes. This only becomes scary when it happens when I don't want it to. I sometimes get the feeling like I don't have any control over it and become obsessive (or obsessiveness may set off the music, sounds).

Trying to stay calm and distraction has worked for me. The calmer you are and the more you go with the flow the less it will happen and if it does happen it wont bother you as much.

 

[Guest]

Yah, sometimes i get songs stuck in my head upon waking up, usually just one line. Sometimes i come up with a random sentence. I remember waking up one morning and the thought kept repeating in my head "I've got to save the village people". Probably it was from a dream i had and maybe the song chorus was heard in that dream?

 

[Guest]

I also get indistinct voices as I drift off to sleep sometimes.

That's reassuring. Obviously I'm more worried about voices than music, due to the assosciations that has. :lol:

 

[Scattered]

From the little I know as long as the voices are not commanding you to do something then theres not alot to worry about. Having a voice or idle chatter or other vague sounds floating around may be slightly disturbing but your probably just suffering from an overactive mind. Certainly not psychosis.

 

[ShaneSutherly]

I always wake up to different music in the morning. In fact, I just took a nap and I woke up to a song with these lyrics:

We were meant to live for so much more. Have we lost ourselves?Somewhere we live inside.Somewhere we live inside.Maybe we've been living with our eyes half open.Maybe we're bent and broken, broken.

Kind of ironic huh? Strange how the mind works.

From now on I am going to keep track of what songs pop into my head to see how they relate to my life situations.

 

[Da'Burgh]

I know that song you're talking about.

 

[Ben]

Holy shit-balls, for FOUR FUCKING MONTHS I had a goddamn jingle from Burger King rolling around in my head. The numbnuts in all their infinite jerkness played that "Loving You" song (you know, the one that Cartman sings on South Park) where that psychotic soprano belches out that high F.

I couldn't stand it - I won't eat at Buger King anymore.

 

[Monkeydust]

It depends what you mean by "voices", of course.

For a schizophrenic they'll usually represent auditory hallucinations, so irrespective of what they say or do, it's something you literally "hear" - just as if someone were next to you speaking.

If this isn't it, you're probably just hearing thoughts in some way or another, I dunno.

As for getting a song stuck in your head, there's nothing wrong with that. Except in Ben's case, where having a Burger King jingle in your head must be kind of disturbing lol.

 

[dakotajo]

The same condition that causes dp/dr also causes the topic of this discussion....ANXIETY! No big deal. No different to racing or obsessional thoughts. Distinguishing between all of these secondary symptoms is pointless. Its all part and parcel of this wonderful condition we all call anxiety. Plain and simple...beat the anxiety and it all goes away.

Joe