Is having pretend converstaions with people in your head normal?

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For a couple of years now, I have had the habit of having conversations in my head. I am not talking to myself, but I imagine that I am talking to my friends. I usually talk to them about theories I have and things that I am trying to figure out. I would say that these conversation happen because I am pretty shy and quiet so I don't talk very much normally. I think it is a way to express myself socially. Is it normal to do this? Do any of you ever do it?

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  • dashly5
    13 years ago

    I do the same alot and at times I wish that the conversations I was having in my head were the actual conversations... see I'm kinda a wierd person so I always wish that I could one day be atleast a little normal and actually say some normal stuff but w.e I guess I'll just be wierd forever.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I do that with guys I'm crushing on, or right after I say the wrong thing in a convo. For example:

    boy - is that a chocolate bar?
    me - no.
    boy - it is, I saw it!
    me - no, I swear on my life it's not. I really want one tho.
    boy - same. I wish I had one.
    - end of conversation -

    After that, I said to myself "why didn't I say, I'd get one if I were to go out for lunch, but no one wants to come with me." and then I'd be the guy and say "well I'll go with you." .....yeah, in pretty weird that way. :P

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  • TheConsciousElectron
    13 years ago

    I especially do this with guys I crush on

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  • carly13
    13 years ago

    Did I write this?! I feel for ya, I am the EXACT same way!

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  • jubi
    13 years ago

    I do that a lot. Other people seem to do it too so I guess its normal.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I have alot but I wouldn't exactly say it's normal

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  • CholenaxxBabii
    14 years ago

    I do the same thing, and then im like "oh shit, why do i keep doing that?!" but yeah, i understand. Also, im really shy, and quiet.

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  • reddawn17
    14 years ago

    Thats completely normal.

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  • axelight
    14 years ago

    I talk to people in my head too, and reply to what I say as if I were them.

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  • abbyhelps
    14 years ago

    THIS IS NOT NORMAL...lol jkjkjk AHHHH :) nahh its totally normal..

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  • xxcrazyxx
    14 years ago

    this is normal, don;t worry. I have about ten conversations with myself a day. It's normal.

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  • PoeticDreamer
    14 years ago

    I do this a lot, often it's things I wouldn't actually say, like complaining about how sad/lonely/bored I am or how annoying someone else is, etc. It's mainly "with" people whose opinions I really care about, so it's almost like practicing what I'm going to say. Sometimes it's just that I need someone to talk to and there's no one there. It's never bothered me too much as it seems very minor compared to some of my problems. You have nothing to worry about.
    Best wishes x

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  • harry15
    14 years ago

    http://isitnormal.com/story/obsessively-planning-my-conversations-what-im-going-to-say-29252/#comment-293297

    i have something really similar..

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  • piercebrosnan
    14 years ago

    I have a lot of pretend conversations, but usually it's because I can't wait for the chance to actually talk to my friends about it. You should try and talk to your friends more, I'm sure they'd like it if you opened up more. And for the most part I think you're fairly normal, just shy.

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