Auditory hallucinations and ASD

I found THIS!! https://hearingthevoice.org

They invite participants in research https://hearingthevoice.org/take-part-in-research/

^^ seems interesting 

I’m 25 year old female. I get these some time too. Usually phones ringing (like a house phone not mobile), people saying my name, bangs and claps often. I chalked it up to me being overly paranoid or too much brain activity. 

i also have the same with visual things, seeing people walk by when nobody is there, or shadows that look like people in broad daylight. 

Just when I am depressed or stressed for an extended period, not getting enough sleep makes it worse 

Thanks for the response. Do you get them all the time or is it just when you are suffering with depression or stress it happens 

I  get visual and auditory hallucinations when I am in depressive episodes, definitely consider your mood as hallucinating whilst depressed or stressed can be an issue 

Hi, thanks for the response I checked out that Alice in wonderland syndrome but that doesn't match my symptoms as such. I will see of my diet has anything to do with as I'm not the healthiest person I don't have much of an appetite. I don't have schizophrenia as I have been tested for it recently and that's why I wondered whether it was a common thing or whether people with asd are much more likely to have symptoms such as auditory hallucinations. I've had them now for 6 months and it started as once every other week to everyday now. 

I tend to get giddy, and delirious, when lacking sleep. 

I'm not sure how old you are, age can be important. Have you heard of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? You could see if the auditory hallucinations match.

If there's no history of Schizophrenia, then it could be exhaustion, something like crossing into dreaming while awake. But you could have your brain waves checked. Sometimes if Delta waves are popping up while we're awake it might help work out what's happening. However...

First it could be good to assess and adjust your lifestyle and take inventory of your diet. Do you have a cut off point at night where all screens shut down and work stops no matter what? Do you try to get a walk in 5 days of the week for at least 20 minutes and just check out? Do you take a multi and try to incorporate foods that are healthy for your blood type/biology? (not everyone should eat the same - most females should never be completely vegan, and many people have unknown allergies. When in doubt, start with a FODMAP and add on what doesn't seem to cause problems).

If you don't have small indulgent matters of wellness you practice, start small - one change at a time. Our physical biology needs hydration, proper sleep and time to decompress/destress. I've even gotten rid of a partner or two over the years who added unnecessary stress to my life, recognising it was not worth ruining myself on their behalf!

Hi, I wouldnt say I'm distressed. They are just bothering me because i didn't have them before

but they are getting worse

Hi Chloe, Do you feel distressed by these symptoms? 

Hmm interesting, I don't drink  but I do have alot of sleeping problems   just wondering if it's something that is quite common  

I have hallucinate in the street twice during broad daylight. Also in the night. 

Triggers are tiredness and alcohol. That's why I'm teetotal. Used to take naproxen.