Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Question

I notice when I am mad on someone I try to imagine talking to that person and sometimes I talk under my breath, and my dad saw it today and said I look like a psycho.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

It is for me. LOL I actually think it's a common and normal thing.

Thoughts in your head are kind of amorphous. I find that actually saying words helps me to distill thoughts. Speaking out loud is also a way to rehearse ways to express certain concepts. In a way, hearing your word choices, tone of voice, etc. is like practicing how to clearly express yourself. I often realize that my words need to be reframed.

There are actually times when I'll speak words to myself and realize that my thought was incorrect and needs to be rethought.

And then there are the times when you are angry and say things out loud that you 'wish' you had said at the moment to the person who made you angry. LOL

virtue2332 · Accepted Answer

YOU'RE only psycho when you believe that you are talking to someone that's not there. I guess I see it like this. It might be OK to hear voices under certain circumstances and you could rationalize it and attribute it to some thing ie a fever, not sleeping etc.. probably not psycho but if your pencil grows a mouth and convices you he is our lord and savior and the only way to save humanity is to plunge him into as many people as possible you might be psycho. Then again that's if you go along with it. Less psycho if you tell it to fuck off and check in at a local hospital to speak with professionals.

CuddlyCarla · Accepted Answer

It's always been normal for me. It's a way for me to work things out in my head, like what I want to say or to talk through a scenario that happened to make sense of it. Some people write things down, like journaling, for me, I verbalize.

RedStiletto88 · Accepted Answer

Yes it’s normal occasionally.. well as long as you’re not having a full conversation with yourself lol

aWes0MeNeSs · Answer

Yes, I do the same thing, lol. You have to watch it though, because sometimes they can hear you!

I also talk to myself a lot around the house, and when I need to vent, just let it all out in private, sometimes pretending I'm venting to whomever it is that upset me (if there is someone specific). It is way more therapeutic to physically say it than it is to keep it internal.

I read once years ago that talking to yourself is actually a sign of a healthy brain. Obviously it can get out of hand, of course, but generally speaking, I think it's very normal.

boombastik · Answer

Yes it's normal. Maybe not in today's society but back sometime in the past it was normal for people to be seen walking through town talking with themselves. It was how they worked problems out and got information from within. This was particularly seen amongst the smarter people. Now i remember this lady when i was a kid who would carry on conversations all day long with "someone" although nobody was really there. She would answer them and then wait for them to respond. I even seen her tell "them" to hold on a second while she turned to ask me something. As a little kid it was terrifying to be alone with someone like this.

Joshua_L_Blackmon · Answer

Your dad exaggerated. You should talk to yourself more often you you might reason that you don't need him anymore.. ITs called venting.. I was exaggerating a bit.. but trying thinking.. what are you doing when you are thinking.. you are Talking to yourself.. SO unless you have an empty mind.. everyone talks to themselves.. at least while thinking.

AndyOh · Answer

Yeah you might look like a psycho talking to yourself.
But I think a lot of people do talk to themselves.
I do some.
I hear that you have a problem when you start answering yourself as you talk... kind of carry on a conversation... you know what I mean?

Shortman70 · Answer

I don't think it's abnormal. I have conversations with myself, l do that to see if what I wanna say sounds ok. Not to pushy, overbearing, makes sense, otherwise my mouth is faster than my brain, then I tend to offend people, hurt their feelings and piss them off.

rc321 · Answer

It depends of the situation I presume, it may be a coping mechanism but I'm no expert. If your triggered when it happens after a confrontation or after your made, it's probably a way to settle yourself down. If you start to do it consistently in all situations maybe speaking with a professional can give you guidance.

pass_the_celery98 · Answer

When writing essays for school I read out loud. When trying to think of something before I want to say it to someone, in my bedroom by myself I will think about it and say it quietly to hear it for myself. But there's a difference between doing that and yelling at a subway station that aliens will take over the world on Christmas Day.

AviatorTom · Answer

I talk to myself all the time. My father always said, "It's okay to talk to yourself. That way you know someone intelligent is listening."

CaptainOverthink · Answer

My therapist said it's normal to talk to yourself as long as you don't argue with yourself.
Playing out events and conversations in our head is pretty much the same as acting them out. It's just that it might look strange to observers.

Xoirwinkan · Answer

Most people probably don't, but people think differently. Sometimes I "mutter to myself/think aloud" because I am a rather creative person in relation to words, and I have sometimes told a joke to myself and laughed out loud, so I must've looked like a lunatic.

ElvenMr · Answer

I used to think it was weird, until i noticed myself doing it sometimes.
Usually happens when i get angry, or i get really annoyed by something, but it's rare.

I think it's just happens when you are alone when you'd otherwise talk to people about it, but you are alone, so you just end up saying things lol.

Some people might actually have a condition tho, and that's why they talk to themselfs.

Greedier · Answer

As a bilingual person living in a different country I just do it naturally everyday :/ Hope that's not weird but if otherwise I'm already with water up to my neck🤣

Dream001 · Answer

Talking to myself like I've got celebrities I like. I don't think it's a problem cause I'm alone. I've had a lot of bad things because of people but these people taught me friendship. I love them so much and I can't stop. My dad asked me why are you smiling and I couldn't answer. I didn't say these boy make me happy so much.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

I was told it is normal to talk to yourself, it is NOT normal to answer yourself back and have a conversation.

saffoler · Answer

Yes, it only becomes a problem when you are talking to yourself and think that you are talking to someone else.

dustybiker · Answer

I tried this and my dog started looking around to see who was home that I was talking to. lol Smarty pants. I think everyones “normal” is different.

Cherry234 · Answer

I talk to myself all the time. If it's not considered normal then I'm not normal at all lol. But it seems to be common.

BlackTealLazer · Answer

I'd say it's normal. A friend of mine told me that it's actually healthy to vent to yourself and it also shows that you're rather intelligent.

Novacane · Answer

I talk to myself all the time, sometimes you are the only person that understands and you need to reaffirm what just happened and I am the first person I always ask.

Massageman · Answer

As long as I don't lose the discussion, I have no problem with that.
Actually, it helps me process thoughts when I am analyzing problems, patterns and projects that I have to work on. (alliteration was not deliberate)

Red_Dawn123 · Answer

Lmao. Yes, it’s normal. For some, It helps them process and understand things. Others say it’s a sign of loneliness. For me, I’m a little crazy. Lol

MuddyMole · Answer

You should get a dog. Noone will bat an eyelid if you talk to it, even though it's basically the same thing.

Xtcy2083 · Answer

If an intelligent, agreeable and meaningful conversation is what I'm after, then who else am I going to talk to?

ellEyeInnKay · Answer

Eh. there's voices in my head. They all sound me, and technically are me, but yeah, pretty sure talking to yourself is normal. Ever thought about something to the point you heard your thoughts in your head?

jshm2 · Answer

That's not what your dad is talking about.  You being mad and whatever you spew when so, is what your dad is talking about.

Starla1234 · Answer

It’s fine to talk to yourself a bit.. I wouldn’t do it in front of other people though.

nonratracereality · Answer

Whether you realize it or not its healthy to speak with your inner self. You are you're own best friend or worst enemy.

Adam1978 · Answer

Well it's normal but usually you don't verbalize it. Ie it stays in your head. Save you from awkward moments.

ArchivalMars2 · Answer

Last I checked it's fairly normal and quite common for people to do this. I've done it before plenty of times.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

Well it is for me, I think it's just thinking out loud, I have a ton of imaginary conversations everyday, lol.

Mamaganja · Answer

I did this in my car on my way home from work and I stopped only because I had this thought

Diodoro · Answer

Everyone talks to themselves. Crazy people just do it outloud.

sheikalana · Answer

I think everyone does it some more than others. I used to talk to myself a lot as a kid and as a teenager.

exitseven · Answer

Some days it is the only intelligent conversation I get to have.

EaterPeter · Answer

It's alright sometime when you're on your own. Around other and people they start judging you. That was the reason in first place you might be self talking.

Mahito · Answer

If you're hearing voices & just thinking out loud then it's fine I guess. I don't know.

Prof_Don · Answer

Talking to oneself is completely normal…just make sure you do it by yourself to not weird other people out!

Adam_INTJ · Answer

I do it. I'm a great listener, and I love listening to smart people, so I could never pass up the opportunity to hear myself talk.

IAMNathanael · Answer

It's normal for me. For the average person... I dunno

DarkWinterNights · Answer

I talk to myself a lot. I know that I’m talking to myself, I’m under no illusions otherwise. I don’t think it’s that unusual or unhealthy.

snackthatsmilesback · Answer

I also do that. It helps blow off steam. I think we would end up more psycho if we weren't allowed to talk unless it was to someone else.

BubbaSparkx · Answer

I used to hear from my cousin that it helps some people think.

DaveToo · Answer

I've noticed that sometimes it's the only way to have an intelligent conversation.

douride2 · Answer

I'm not sure if t's normal or not. All I know is I do it to. All the time.

Mangospacho · Answer

I was just talking to myself when I saw this and asked myself what myself thinks about talking to myself and we both agree you’re completely normal.

kellytheman · Answer

Maybe a little not normal but to me it's more either thinking out loud. If you start answering yourself that is not normal.

Hellraiser1984 · Answer

I do it too. It can be helpful but never in public.

humpbackjack · Answer

Not really I’d have to agree with your dad it makes a person seem a little off for sure

Sam2021 · Answer

maladaptive daydreaming, google it there are videos about this on youtube.

user1516 · Answer

Yes as long as it’s not in a “I’m on crack” way you’re good.

boobliker · Answer

yes in most cases! but do you get the correct answer,

legalboxers · Answer

this?

Guanfei · Answer

Usually no, but I notice I'm doing it a lot more since I have no one to talk to. Guess I'm getting insane 😊

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

To speak out loud, yes. To have a conversation with yourself, then you no. Only crazy people do that.

Guido · Answer

It's ok to talk to yourself and even argue with yourself. You only have problems if you lose the argument.

Guardian45 · Answer

Yes, its normal, buts it's NOT normal if you start having multi-party conversations by your yourself or even in different languages.

donnny2367764 · Answer

Heck yes it's normal. I talk to myself when I'm jerkin off too... it's called encouragement

aquamarine321 · Answer

They say the smartest people in the world talk to themselves

alrdeexists · Answer

Talking to yourself isn't a sign of psychological instability.  What you say could be.

AddictofLove · Answer

When I smoke marijuana I talk to myself sometimes and get replies back. Its technically crazy/schizophrenic.

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