Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a little bit of friendly advice on what to do. I've done the silly thing of consulting Dr Google, but I am remaining rather rational in thinking that there could be numerous explainations. I'm not seeking any specific medical advice from anyone on here, unless you're a medical doctor. I'm just wondering whether I should speak to anyone about it or not. Ok, I'll expalin. I have in the past recent months experienced some hallucinations. They don't occur very often and don't impact my life a great deal. I have heard voices and seen objects and things move that aren't there. I do see a pshychiatrist and have made him aware of this. He is not overly concerned. What led me to Dr Google was a new hallucination I've experienced. The other day I expereinced a very viivd smell of pipe tobacco smoke. It did not last any longer than a minute. Nobody in the household smokes and I do not either. I was inside when this occured and the windows were closed. I am not aware of any neighbours smoking a pipe. It has only happened this once, but what led me to naughty Dr Google was that I have heard in the past that smelling things that aren't there, especially smoke can be a sign of a medical illness.

The question I'm asking is, do I wait until my next psychiatrist appointment (which is in February), or ring them and arrange for a new appointment, or do I make an appointment with my GP? Or should I just leave it, and if it happens again, then make an appointment with somebody?

Please don't scare me with any possibilities of anything serious.

Thank you for reading

Take care

Rebecca