Is it normal that i talk to myself?
Example of what I mean: You're trying to make a descison and you "think out loud"
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DublinGirl
The thing to be wary of with this habit is that you don't get into a heated argument which can result in you refusing to talk to yourself for days!
Seriously, though, thinking out loud whilst trying to make a decision must be the most common form of talking to oneself (or soliloquy, as it's referred to in thespian circles). If there are any medics among us then they'd probably confirm that, whilst it's also one of the more common indicators of Schizophrenia, without a multiplicity of other factors associated with the condition, you're unlikely to be a victim of that.
I'm just wondering if you're an older person who lives alone as such people tend to be among the most habitual self talkers. Just be aware that once this habit takes a hold, it's likely to become so ingrained that it will be a very difficult one to break. But, on the upside, you can take whatever satisfaction there is from knowing you have something in common with Albert Einstein and Gollum.
So, thinking out loud - not a problem as it's such a common thing that so many of us do. But a word of warning - if it gets to the stage where you start having two-way conversations with a dead old lady - don't buy a hotel!
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McBean
As a social recluse, most of my endless soliloquy grind on at a sub-vocal level. Only when the dramatic presentation lacks intensity in the stage of my mind, do I break the action with director's notes. These notes escape the vocal threshold to my tongue and are articulated in refreshingly interesting ways.
Conclusion? Comic relief is almost as good as having a real friend.
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DublinGirl
Sub-vocal soliloquy, now there's an all encompassing contradiction in terms that would get you honorary Gold Card membership of the Politically Correct Club without even having to fill in the application.
Inclusivity and destigmatisation, all in one fell swoop. Damn, suddenly it's that minority of us who don't have this trait who are seen to be the oddballs. Here's me trying to help and I end up being the one who needs therapy!
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McBean
Oh no, my lady fair. I am simply twisting your perception a bit, because you seem to be mentally resilient enough to handle it.
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McBean
You just might enjoy being your own audience. My own private soliloquy is anything but politically correct. I'm glad I'm an oddball.
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mysistersshadow
If your alone its fine. Around others its not very polite. Unless your really funny about it but it doesn't sound like it.
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Joey3
I do that sometimes too. Its perfectly normal as long as it doesnt happen too often...
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