Without these people, the world would be a very different place. Those that have never had this experience are in the minority.Ī number of famous and important people (past and present) have experience of hearing or seeing things that other people don’t. So, having at least one experience of hearing or seeing something that others around you don’t is incredibly common. If you include one off experiences (like hearing someone call your name when you’re out shopping, or feeling your phone vibrate in your pocket) this figure goes up to 75%. Statistics vary, but it’s generally accepted that between 3 and 10% of the population hear voices that other people don’t. However, for some people these voices and visions can be extremely distressing – criticising, threatening or causing confusion. Authors, for example, sometimes talk about how the characters can come to life and write the story for them. Others find these experiences to be a source of inspiration. A person who has recently lost someone they care about may benefit from talking to them at the end of the day, or smelling their perfume/aftershave. For example, someone who is lonely may really value a voice that becomes a trusted confidant. These experiences can occur in one sense at a time (hearing a voice, for example, or smelling something), but they can also happen in combination.įor some, these experiences can be comforting.

These experiences can include all five senses, hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. When we talk about voices and visions, we simply mean someone is hearing, seeing or sensing something that others around them aren’t. However if you already know the basics and would like some more detailed information, check out the other pages in this section. If you feel you know little about the experience of hearing voices or seeing visions, it’s a good place to start. This page contains some basic information about voices, visions and other unusual sensory perceptions.

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