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Ive started talking to myself

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keepcalm11 · 05/01/2023 20:14

I am worried that I am loosing the plot.

I am unhappy and have a lot of worries which I am dealing with the best I can.

But recenlty I have started talking outloud to myself. Sometimes I hear myself do it, and sometimes my DS tells me that I am doing it.

It's usually a short 'I'm so tired' or 'No I dont want to do that'

I am embarrased about it. Does anyone have any experince ?

Thank you.

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keepcalm11 · 08/01/2023 21:30

Often swear words and deffinatelty in bed . I wake myself up sometimes shouting' F off stupid cow' and similar phrases. I am very tired. I'll look at realxtion techniques.

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ResearchMakesMeCry · 08/01/2023 21:36

I've done it all my life. Psychologist Ethan Kross discovered how we can do it in a way that promotes good mental health. I think he has a Ted talk on YouTube. Otherwise, YouTube interviews or his book. He has some very simple tips. Xx

AnxietyGirl8 · 08/01/2023 21:36

I do this sometimes. Often if I'm working something out in my head, like what I'm going to do about something, I'll say it out loud to myself. I talk to myself in the car too when I'm alone. I don't think it's that weird really. I think lots of people do it.

Thewolvesarerunningagain · 08/01/2023 21:49

I talk to myself all the time. It's the only way to get a sensible answer Wink

Chrismino · 08/01/2023 21:49

I do this too, also swearing, usually when I'm replaying something in my head that I thought I had embarrassed myself or get really anxious about something. When it gets bad I've found exercise helps, even if I'm just doing a youtube channel, it calms me down after.

BSintolerant · 08/01/2023 21:56

Don’t worry about it. You’re probably having the most intelligent conversations you’ve ever had in your life. 😉

user1471453601 · 08/01/2023 22:08

Even if I'm not talking aloud, I'm either having an inner monologue or have a song on repeat in my head.

Lately, I'm talking to our dog or shouting at politicians on the television/radio.

To be honest, the dog is the most interesting conversationalist

keepcalm11 · 09/01/2023 06:48

To be honest, the dog is the most interesting conversationalist

😂

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