Self Esteem vs Hallucinations Advice
Hello lovelies,
I developed my first psychotic episode when I was 12/13 and experienced abuse/neglect during that period of time. As an adult I've gone through a whirlwind of coping with stuff like cancer and trying to set up my own independence properly and receiving a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder. I would ask on the subreddit for it but that one is really quiet and I do actually have so much in common with you all as well that I hope other people could help.
One thing I've never been able to come close to pinning down is fixing my self esteem. How do people do that here when hallucinations exacerbate issues? Just when I turn the corner in other areas of my life I start hearing the voices talk down to me again and again.
Posted Feb 14, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC