People who hear voices always hear commanding, negative messages.

People who hear voices always hear commanding, negative messages.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not sure

Answer: (B)

Voice-hearing experiences vary widely. The statement is false because not everyone who hears voices experiences commanding, negative messages. Some people hear voices that are neutral, repetitive, supportive, or even reassuring. The content can change over time and may be distressing for some and not for others. In peer support, the focus is on understanding how the voices affect the person’s wellbeing and functioning, validating their experience, and collaborating on coping strategies, rather than assuming all voices are always commanding and negative.

Voice-hearing experiences vary widely. The statement is false because not everyone who hears voices experiences commanding, negative messages. Some people hear voices that are neutral, repetitive, supportive, or even reassuring. The content can change over time and may be distressing for some and not for others. In peer support, the focus is on understanding how the voices affect the person’s wellbeing and functioning, validating their experience, and collaborating on coping strategies, rather than assuming all voices are always commanding and negative.