Am I crazy for talking to myself?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of talking to oneself, exploring the reasons, contexts, and implications of this behavior. Participants share personal experiences and perspectives on whether such behavior is indicative of creativity, intelligence, or potential mental health concerns. The conversation touches on various scenarios, including stress, problem-solving, and casual dialogue.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that talking to oneself can be a sign of creativity and intelligence, as it allows for the exploration of thoughts and ideas audibly.
  • Others express that they engage in self-talk primarily when stressed or frustrated, often using it as a coping mechanism.
  • A few participants mention that they talk to themselves in various contexts, such as while working on problems or during moments of indecision.
  • Some participants note that they often talk to animals or inanimate objects, indicating a playful or imaginative aspect to their self-dialogue.
  • There are mentions of self-talk being a method to reinforce memory or understanding, particularly when explaining concepts to oneself.
  • Several participants humorously question the sanity of talking to oneself, suggesting that it is a common behavior rather than a sign of craziness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that talking to oneself is a common behavior, but there are multiple competing views regarding its implications and the contexts in which it occurs. The discussion remains unresolved regarding whether such behavior is indicative of deeper issues or simply a normal habit.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the social perceptions of self-talk, while others highlight the personal nature of their experiences. There are also varying definitions of what constitutes "talking to oneself," ranging from internal dialogue to vocal expressions.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals curious about self-talk, its psychological implications, or those seeking to understand the behaviors associated with stress and creativity.

Do you talk to yourself?

  • Yes, all the time

    Votes: 46 68.7%

  • On the rare occasion

    Votes: 16 23.9%

  • Never

    Votes: 3 4.5%

  • Only when I'm at my computer

    Votes: 2 3.0%
  • Total voters
    67
  • #31
only in my head - all times! I keep on analyzing, would develop different scenarios and ponder about the consequences

Sometimes, I would stop and wonder what I was just talking about and I forget.
 
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  • #32
I'm wondering if there is something to actually talking out loud that takes another step to do in the brain that helps to make the memory stronger?
 
  • #33
Evo said:
I'm wondering if there is something to actually talking out loud that takes another step to do in the brain that helps to make the memory stronger?

Some people have asked me why I have a good memory, and I tell them that it's somewhat of a 'method'. "Thinking" 'something' is the lowest level, "saying" 'something is the next level, and "writing" 'something' down is the highest. Each one up makes it more 'concrete' in that it appears to the brain to be more permanent, I think anyway.



(I've written that down before)
 
  • #34
ive been doing it for as long as i can remember its fun to argue with yourself when there's no one else to argue with (or maybe I am just crazy)
 
  • #35
cronxeh said:
I found it to be a real indication of deeper intelligence to have an inner voice
Garth said:
You are only crazy when you start getting answers!

.. but what if the answers are not only accurate, but more often than not, correct...? :bugeye:



Yes, I talk to myself.. but usually not out loud..
 
  • #36
I usually shout very loud to myself when I'm on the bus.
 
  • #37
I frequently talk to myself, but never (or rarely) out loud.
 
  • #38
*-<|:-D=<-< said:
I usually shout very loud to myself when I'm on the bus.

Whoa...I think I've seen you :eek: !
 
  • #39
I talk to myself all the time, but it's only because it's the only way to ensure that someone might be listening. Even at that, I'm deluded, because most of the time I ignore myself.
 
  • #40
i talk to myself all the time, even out loud, but never in front of other people. but ill work on that some day...
 
  • #41
I do, I do!
 
  • #42
John McClain talks to himself.
 
  • #43
lisab said:
Whoa...I think I've seen you :eek: !

I thought the same thing but realized that the guy I saw wasn't wearing a party hat.
 
  • #44
I do a lot I am pretty weird, sometimes ill narrate what I am doing but usually i just say things like "your an idiot why did you do that" i talk to my dog a lot too haha
 

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