Is it normal to have full conversations with people who aren't there?

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I was born and raised an only child so as many children have i had imaginary friends while i was growing up. but now that I'm an adult I still talk to imaginary people only there are people i actually know in real life. for example, i will get upset and i will pretend a coworker is with me in my room and i pretend that they are comforting me and telling me what i want to hear to make myself feel better. I even fake kiss them depending on who they are too.

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  • NotStrangeBird
    10 years ago

    Bored mind and active imagination. As long as you don't hear them talking back to you.

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    • [Old Memory]
      10 years ago

      "comforting me and telling me what i want to hear"

      Oh no!

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      • NotStrangeBird
        10 years ago

        OK then. You're a fucking fruitcake. Nobody else has done this ever.

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        • [Old Memory]
          10 years ago

          *eye twitches

          Ok then, glad we cleared that up.

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  • StarTeddy
    10 years ago

    Since you already do this, you might be interested in learning about tulpas.

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  • OtherSide
    10 years ago

    Think of it as a rehearsal. I do that sometimes. I run a mental simulation of the things they are likely to say and then come up with witty and sarcastic replies to keep as verbal ammo.

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  • imadragon
    10 years ago

    I do somethng simular, but I am the one talking and explaining things.

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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    You are in serious danger of going crazy! Get help now before it is too late. Run, don't walk, to the nearest psychiatric center and commit yourself. Hurry, hurry!

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