What you’ll see is what some of us have heard — the voices, the whispers. We share them to expose them. Most have come from episodes of drug-induced psychosis, or in the residual aftermath; some during stress and throughout recovery. Some of us haven’t heard them at all, but have spiritual beliefs that align with experiences of the dark side of addiction and the internal narratives they create (the way we speak to ourselves).

The way in which we have worked to expose them here is through exploring the sense that some seemed to carry a consciousness varied and distinct from our own. Our understandings and opinions may differ, but whatever the cause or context, we believe the experience itself is worthy of being shared.

They have caused some of us fear, paranoia, confusion, and great distraction. They can cause shame and isolation due to the stigma associated with these sorts of experiences. We thought it was worth getting some of this out there, as the content of these experiences is rarely spoken about without some form of judgement. If this causes you any discomfort, please refer to our take-home messages.

If you would like to share your experiences, or have content you would like to add, we welcome your contribution. This is primarily for those who come after us — to see it’s nothing to hide and can be shared. Do not suffer in silence. It’s not normal, but we want to explore and expose the toxicity of it all, create from it, challenge it, and take the piss a bit — sharing is caring.

This content may be challenging or triggering - Please refer to our take home messages if this is the case for you.