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Posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
not outloud..usually...but sometimes my thoughts are so intense I feel like I have to verbalize them. It happens mostly when I'm: really depressed, really happy, or really anxious.
What do I do? I feel crazed.
Posted by cache-monkey on June 8, 2006, at 23:40:35
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
I don't think that's completely abnormal. I have plenty of non-MI friends who do that either as a matter of course, or when confronted with intense emotions.
I don't want to trivialize your concern, though, if it's the sheer intensity of the underlying emotions that's troubling you.
Regards,
cache-monkey> not outloud..usually...but sometimes my thoughts are so intense I feel like I have to verbalize them. It happens mostly when I'm: really depressed, really happy, or really anxious.
>
> What do I do? I feel crazed.
Posted by Nina78 on June 9, 2006, at 0:33:58
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
Have look at this thread:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20060527/msgs/650622.htmlNot sure if it is any reassurance as everyone here is "crazy", but it seems pretty common to talk to one self.
Nina
Posted by Declan on June 9, 2006, at 2:02:55
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
What should you do?
Do it more often. Or if that worries you too much, get a dog (you can have mine) and speak to him.
We are creatures of language, unfortunately overcolonised by market forces.
And don't worry.
Who are you comparing yourself to?
Declan
Posted by ed_uk on June 9, 2006, at 13:24:07
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
>It happens mostly when I'm: really depressed, really happy, or really anxious.
Don't worry Med, I talk to myself all the time.
Ed
Posted by linkadge on June 9, 2006, at 15:43:37
In reply to Re: I talk to myself » med_empowered, posted by ed_uk on June 9, 2006, at 13:24:07
I talk to myself, I respond to my coments, and then I talk back to the responces.
I agree, it can be a way of trying to address emotions.
Linkadge
Posted by Tom Twilight on June 9, 2006, at 16:15:08
In reply to Re: I talk to myself, posted by linkadge on June 9, 2006, at 15:43:37
Talking to yourself is more "normal" than we realise, I think.
Especially if we have to spend long periods alone
I remember talking to a friend about this he said he did it a lot, now he's really succsesfull
Don't know if this proves anything significant, except that perhapse its no bad thing!
Posted by cache-monkey on June 9, 2006, at 17:46:59
In reply to Re: I talk to myself » med_empowered, posted by cache-monkey on June 8, 2006, at 23:40:35
Thinking about this more, talking to myself (usually just bordering on out loud) is actually a sign of mental *wellness*. It means I'm engaged with my thoughts and emotions. And, living by myself, who else am I going to process them with but myself?
When I'm mute it usually means anxiety, depression, or an overwhelming mixed state.
~cache-monkey
Posted by Crazy Horse on June 9, 2006, at 18:42:45
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
> not outloud..usually...but sometimes my thoughts are so intense I feel like I have to verbalize them. It happens mostly when I'm: really depressed, really happy, or really anxious.
>
> What do I do? I feel crazed.Don't we all do this? I know i do..but then check out my name..ha ha. I wouldn't make too much of this, i would bet it is VERY common.
Monte "Crazy Horse"
Posted by heaven help me on June 9, 2006, at 19:54:20
In reply to Re: I talk to myself » med_empowered, posted by Crazy Horse on June 9, 2006, at 18:42:45
Yep, I talk to myself too. Sometimes I have to ask myself questions like "I am down here in the basement because?" and then wait until I can answer myself before I know what I went down there for. Otherwise I am stuck not knowing what to do. I am not joking either. But I *do* think it is pretty funny so I try to just enjoy myself in the midst of it!
blessigns
mary
Posted by Declan on June 9, 2006, at 20:33:08
In reply to Re: I talk to myself, posted by heaven help me on June 9, 2006, at 19:54:20
It's always 'we' with me. Even in dreams. I dreamt I was going to die in 20 minutes. Not something I looked forward to, but unsurprising. The question was 'where shall we go to do it?'. I needed a soft floor, not wanting to fall out of bed at the critical moment. So I took myself to the softest carpet in a little room with doors, to do it there.
Declan
Posted by Phillipa on June 9, 2006, at 22:01:48
In reply to Re: I talk to myself » med_empowered, posted by ed_uk on June 9, 2006, at 13:24:07
Ed you do it too? Love PJ o ps the weather has been so nice I've been out when you're available on MSN.
Posted by tizza on June 9, 2006, at 23:45:49
In reply to Re: I talk to myself » ed_uk, posted by Phillipa on June 9, 2006, at 22:01:48
I thought everyone did? Have a chat with themselves :P
Posted by heaven help me on June 10, 2006, at 15:01:55
In reply to Re: I talk to myself, posted by tizza on June 9, 2006, at 23:45:49
...oh no...now I am really in trouble!
Posted by ed_uk on June 11, 2006, at 13:58:11
In reply to Re: I talk to myself » ed_uk, posted by Phillipa on June 9, 2006, at 22:01:48
Hi PJ
It's been fantastic weather here too :) I went to visit my cousin's new baby yesterday.
Love
Ed x
Posted by Bonnie_CA on June 12, 2006, at 18:39:30
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
> not outloud..usually...but sometimes my thoughts are so intense I feel like I have to verbalize them. It happens mostly when I'm: really depressed, really happy, or really anxious.
>
> What do I do? I feel crazed.Heh, I love talking to myself, I always get the right answer. :D I do it outloud even. I think it's good for keeping my thoughts in order.
Posted by Crazy Horse on June 12, 2006, at 19:29:34
In reply to I talk to myself, posted by med_empowered on June 8, 2006, at 22:40:19
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