Imaginary Noises

Noise, real or imaginary can be very frustrating between neighbours.

Neurologists have identified Auditory Hallucinations as a cause of many neigbourly spats.

Hearing one's name being called aloud or hearing a voice but finding no one there is common.

Sound such as knocking , door closing, heavy walking, furniture dragging are also often cited.

Hallucinations have been linked to mental illness for many years.

Psychiatric illness, such as schizophrenia and dementia are known to be causes of auditory hallucination.

A 75 year woman drove her neighbour nuts telling them to turn their music down when they weren't playing any.

Psychotherapy treatment is recommended for people with the condition, particularly the elderly.