I hear and see things that other people don’t / Things around me just feel strange and I’m not sure why

Hallucinations

Having unusual, strange experiences or hallucinations; seeing, hearing, smelling or tasting things that other people don’t:

• Sight – seeing colours, shapes or people
• Sounds – hearing voices or other sounds
• Smell – an odour that other people can’t smell
• Taste – a taste when there is nothing in the mouth
• Touch – feeling touched when there is nobody there
• Self-Belief – feeling as if you have superpowers or are a religious or super-human

People who have psychosis are often unaware that their hallucinations aren’t real, which can be very frightening for them and for people around them. It might be a friend or family member who notices the change in behaviour first. Please seek help if you are concerned about yourself or someone you know.