Does ANYONE else talk to themselves like I do (it's weird!)?

[kyzz]

okay I know that EVERYONE talks to themselves here and there, like if they're studying or something they might read themselves the questions and answers...but I think the way I talk to myself is much, much, MUCH weirder.

Like besides talking to myself, I'll have full-blown conversations with myself...not necessarily out loud but definitely loud enough that I could hear myself. Now let make it clear that I am NOT hearing voices in my head, I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about conversations that I am generating.

What's even more strange is sometimes I might pretend I'm being interviewed, like on a job or a TV show (think Oprah, Larry King, etc etc) for something I wish to become one day (like a professional singer). I'll be sitting by myself and imagine Oprah asking something like "So what inspired you to be a singer?" - all of this is impromptu and I've been doing it for so long that I don't know whether or not it's weird.

I asked some of my online friends and one of them said "well if you're like me and have no friends, it's just a natural reaction we have to never having anyone to talk to" -- which is true for me, because I'm a homebody and don't talk to people that much -- would that be a reason I do it?

Just curious if anyone else here goes through that, like as far as having conversations (full, conversations) and pretend you're talking or being interviewed by someone...

 

[Shant]

YES. I do it so much that occasionally it even gets me into trouble.

Ugh, if I had more friends I wouldn't be talking to myself. I refuse to completely blame myself for this. >_>

 

[Mickery]

Yes, but I don't think it's because I have nobody else to talk to. It's a safe, or even fantasist habit. I've known quite sociable people who have done it too.

 

[Honda]

Yes! & i enjoy being insane!!! Ha ha ha

 

[BleedTheFreak]

I totally did the interview thing too lol, when I was younger anyway. I still talk to myself but now it's an impulsive thing, whether it be to criticize myself or just to release some energy. I don't have long conversations or anything, but I do ask myself questions (to help plan my day or whatever). I used to think it was odd but it has become routine.

 

[Phoenixx]

Yes, I do this all the time. A lot of times I'll have conversations with people I know (in my head) and play both parts. It does help me think things out and find flaws in my thinking I think, what questions or comments people would say about my train of thought. And the conversations tend to go on for quite a long time. Sometimes the conversations are very normal ("normal") and not really about anything of any substance.

^ This. I always have these little imaginary conversations in my head. I don't think it totally has to do with not having friends, though it probably doesn't help. Like Mickery said, I think it's just a fantasist habit. Whenever I talk to myself, it's usually just little things, whether it's me criticizing myself or just thinking out loud. I never actually have conversations with myself or anything.

 

[ek2611]

hmmp..I think more or less everyone does talk to themselves to a certain extent.

 

[divethruhaze]

I do it even if I have many friends.
I have full blown conversations with myself, like discussions about what happened during the day, with analysis, arguments and counter arguments. And I figure out new things from the discussion too and sometimes change my view on things after the talk.
I do it in my head or sometimes I just mumble and there are even times I talk loudly. My friends think I'm weird when I do that, they sometimes hear me talking and think I'm on the phone when I'm actually having a debate with myself.
And when I'm walking on the street I do it, but then I put on earphones and people can think I'm on the phone.

 

[fitftw]

I think you're a little crazy, but we all are. I don't have conversations (out loud) with myself and I don't have friends.

 

[emre43]

I sometimes think about my next counselling session and subconciously start talking to myself about what is going to be said during the session. I once did this in the bath and my brother heard me and started ribbing me for it, I felt so embarassed.

 

[Nanita]

Yeah I speak when I´m alone.. I say stuff that I would say in an imaginary conversation... or if I´m thinking about a conversation I´ve had with somebody, where I didn´t say all the smart things I really wanted to say... Then I go over the conversation in my head, and perhaps add some words and then say them out loud...

 

[SPV]

I do it too more often than not. It's not weird, don't worry. It's completely natural. especially as a social phobe with no friends.

 

[caringsoul]

I thought u meant do i talk to myself out loud in public, well i did sometime, like say: thats stupid, oh no, why did i do that etc.. people most liekly think im mad.

but you meant do i have conversation with myself, well not really, but i do ask myself questions and i answer it in my mind, so maybe i do, if this counts as it. But I wouldnt talk to myself for long even if i do talk to myself, it most likely talking negatively about myself, like im so stupid, i dont think thats right. I should had said this.. etc.. just little comments

 

[madhouse]

Yes I do this and sometimes I even mouth my thoughts.

 

[superfluouslyme]

Yes, I do this all the time. A lot of times I'll have conversations with people I know (in my head) and play both parts. It does help me think things out and find flaws in my thinking I think, what questions or comments people would say about my train of thought. And the conversations tend to go on for quite a long time. Sometimes the conversations are very normal ("normal") and not really about anything of any substance.

Same here. Sometimes I do it just so I can imagine the different ways an upcoming conversation can go. Other times, I just have pretty meaningless conversations with people I know (in my head) about all kinds of weird things, from discussing a movie or book to giving some sort of narrative to my day. I think the latter may come from being lonely and not getting to talk much to others. Or maybe not. Who knows?

 

[Kathryn.fr]

I usually can't make a decision withought talking it out with myself, sometimes I argue with myself too. Lol.

 

[MollyBeGood]

yes. I do this too. I catch myself doing it and I stop when I do. I try to work out situations with people who I want to talk to but can't, stuff I wish I would be able to say but didn't to them etc.. I think this is very normal and most everyones does it. But yeah sometimes it weirds me out, and makes me feel like I need more human interaction. Seems like a sure sign of needing it.

 

[Paahi]

Usually I talk in monologue when i think or sometimes out loud.
Sometimes I talk to myself like a conversation.

 

[N0D]

yes about the conversations and the interview type thing, i just think of it as daydreaming, which i consider myself a professional at. i don't think it's weird...in fact i suspect that people who don't do this at least sometimes are probably very boring people.