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Hi 

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance abuse disorder (in full remission) and social anxiety disorder.  I have been medicated for a year and a half now - taking aripiprazole and lurasidone, which has been good. I still hear voices usually daily, but without the medication I think I would be suicidal by now as it really gets to me and can be tiring. I had symptoms for 2 years before I got treatment and was doing a lot of meditation to deal with it which had modest effect. I still do meditation now which seems to help to some extent. I have been thinking about seeing a psychologist to deal with the voices but wasn't sure if it will be worth it. Would like to know what others experiences have been with that. Would like other ideas about dealing with voices as it can be draining if anyone has any. 

Cheers