MAIL ONLINE: Hear voices in your head? It's only a problem if you disagree with them

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People who hear voices that match their beliefs are more likely to react positively and find such internal dialogues pleasant, new research reveals.

Yet, internal voices that contrast with a person's opinions causes them distress, a study found.

Study author Dr Filippo Varese from the University of Manchester, said: 'Most voice-hearers with mental health difficulties in our study experienced their voices as a hindrance to achieving their goals, and viewed their voices as distressing and problematic.