As a patient with schizophrenia being assessed by a psychiatrist, I might exhibit symptoms of hallucinations, which are commonly auditory in nature. Here's how it might unfold: Psychiatrist: "Can you describe any experiences you've had recently that have been concerning or unusual?" Me: "Yeah, well, it's been pretty weird lately. I keep hearing these voices, you know? They're like… whispers in my head, but they're not mine. They say all sorts of things, like… like they're talking about me, but they're not really there." Psychiatrist: "Can you tell me more about these voices? What are they saying?" Me: "They're always there, you know? Sometimes they're just murmurs, like… like a radio playing in the background. Other times, they're clearer, like… like someone's right next to me, whispering in my ear. They tell me I'm worthless, that I should… I should do things, bad things. But I know they're not real, you know? They can't be." Psychiatrist: "Have you noticed any patterns to when you hear these voices?" Me: "It's… it's hard to say. They come and go, you know? Sometimes when I'm alone, sometimes when I'm with people. It doesn't really matter where I am, they're always there, lurking in the background." In this interaction, I describe experiencing auditory hallucinations, hearing voices that others don't. I convey a sense of distress and confusion about these experiences, recognizing their unreality but still feeling their impact on my thoughts and emotions. This symptom is characteristic of schizophrenia and is an important aspect of the psychiatric assessment process.