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However, there are some subtle but identifiable differences between this experience and that of normal everyday conversations. These stem from the fact that one's specific set of knowledge, memories and experiences are identical to that of the voice which is being communicated with.<ref name="WoodsJones2015" /><ref name="CorstensLongden2014" /> This results in conversations in which both participants often share an identical vocabulary down to the very use of their colloquial slang and subtle mannerisms. As a result of this, no matter how in-depth and detailed the discussion becomes, no entirely new information is ever exchanged between the two communicators. Instead, the discussion focuses primarily on building upon old ideas and discussing new opinions or perspectives regarding the previously established content of one's life. | However, there are some subtle but identifiable differences between this experience and that of normal everyday conversations. These stem from the fact that one's specific set of knowledge, memories and experiences are identical to that of the voice which is being communicated with.<ref name="WoodsJones2015" /><ref name="CorstensLongden2014" /> This results in conversations in which both participants often share an identical vocabulary down to the very use of their colloquial slang and subtle mannerisms. As a result of this, no matter how in-depth and detailed the discussion becomes, no entirely new information is ever exchanged between the two communicators. Instead, the discussion focuses primarily on building upon old ideas and discussing new opinions or perspectives regarding the previously established content of one's life. | ||
Autonomous voice communication is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[Delusion|delusions]], [[autonomous entities]], [[auditory hallucinations]], and [[psychosis]] in a manner which can sometimes lead the person into believing the voices' statements unquestionably in a delusional manner. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[dissociative|dissociatives]], and [[deliriant|deliriants]]. However, it may also occur during the offset of prolonged [[stimulant]] binges and less consistently under the influence of heavy dosages of [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]]. | Autonomous voice communication is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[Delusion|delusions]], [[autonomous entities]], [[auditory hallucinations]], and [[psychosis]] in a manner which can sometimes lead the person into believing the voices' statements unquestionably in a delusional manner. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[dissociative|dissociatives]], and [[deliriant|deliriants]]. However, it may also occur during the offset of prolonged [[stimulant]] binges and less consistently under the influence of heavy dosages of [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]].</onlyinclude> | ||
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The experience of communicating with hallucinated voices has been well established with and without the use of [[hallucinogenic]] drugs through scientific study. For example, one study successfully demonstrated that anybody can encounter a dialogue between themselves and a voice of unknown origin under the influence of [[Psilocin#Psilocybin_Mushrooms|psilocybin mushrooms]]. This study interviewed 128 participants with an approximate total of 3,427 psilocybin mushroom experiences between them and revealed that 35.9% (46) of the participants reported voices whilst 64% (82) did not.<ref>Beach, H. J. (1997). Listening for the logos: A study of reports of audible voices at high doses of psilocybin. http://www.maps.org/news-letters/v07n1/07112bea.html</ref> | The experience of communicating with hallucinated voices has been well established with and without the use of [[hallucinogenic]] drugs through scientific study. For example, one study successfully demonstrated that anybody can encounter a dialogue between themselves and a voice of unknown origin under the influence of [[Psilocin#Psilocybin_Mushrooms|psilocybin mushrooms]]. This study interviewed 128 participants with an approximate total of 3,427 psilocybin mushroom experiences between them and revealed that 35.9% (46) of the participants reported voices whilst 64% (82) did not.<ref>Beach, H. J. (1997). Listening for the logos: A study of reports of audible voices at high doses of psilocybin. http://www.maps.org/news-letters/v07n1/07112bea.html</ref> | ||
Even outside of these drug-induced experiences, hearing voices within one's head is a well documented psychological phenomena and can in and of itself, generally be considered as a relatively harmless state of mind to find oneself in.<ref name="RobertsonToh2017">{{cite journal|last1=Robertson|first1=Michelle|last2=Toh|first2=Wei Lin|title=M109. Phenomenology of Auditory Verbal Hallucinations (AVHs) in a Nonclinical Adult Population and Their Relationship With Mood|journal=Schizophrenia Bulletin|volume=43|issue=suppl_1|year=2017|pages=S250–S250|issn=0586-7614|doi=10.1093/schbul/sbx022.104}}</ref><ref name="LuhrmannPadmavati2018">{{cite journal|last1=Luhrmann|first1=T. M.|last2=Padmavati|first2=R.|last3=Tharoor|first3=H.|last4=Osei|first4=A.|title=Differences in voice-hearing experiences of people with psychosis in the USA, India and Ghana: Interview-based study|journal=British Journal of Psychiatry|volume=206|issue=01|year=2018|pages=41–44|issn=0007-1250|doi=10.1192/bjp.bp.113.139048}}</ref | Even outside of these drug-induced experiences, hearing voices within one's head is a well documented psychological phenomena and can in and of itself, generally be considered as a relatively harmless state of mind to find oneself in.<ref name="RobertsonToh2017">{{cite journal|last1=Robertson|first1=Michelle|last2=Toh|first2=Wei Lin|title=M109. Phenomenology of Auditory Verbal Hallucinations (AVHs) in a Nonclinical Adult Population and Their Relationship With Mood|journal=Schizophrenia Bulletin|volume=43|issue=suppl_1|year=2017|pages=S250–S250|issn=0586-7614|doi=10.1093/schbul/sbx022.104}}</ref><ref name="LuhrmannPadmavati2018">{{cite journal|last1=Luhrmann|first1=T. M.|last2=Padmavati|first2=R.|last3=Tharoor|first3=H.|last4=Osei|first4=A.|title=Differences in voice-hearing experiences of people with psychosis in the USA, India and Ghana: Interview-based study|journal=British Journal of Psychiatry|volume=206|issue=01|year=2018|pages=41–44|issn=0007-1250|doi=10.1192/bjp.bp.113.139048}}</ref> | ||
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