Why do we talk to ourselves?

waking dreams

Or am I the only one? Does everyone chat away to themselves in their own heads? I do it a lot.

Smidge

If I want to have an itelligent conversation, its the only way OP

waking dreams

I couldn't agree more. I rely on it a lot.

Miss Demeanour

waking dreams wrote: »

I couldn't agree more. I rely on it a lot.

Are you addressing Smidge now or just talking to yourself out loud?

Idjit

Do you ever have to try control your facial expressions because of the one-sided conversation you are having in your head?

I do it a lot when I'm walking a long distance. Just start talking to myself in my head, making funny faces in response to it. People probably think I'm a nutter when they see it.

Jen Pigs Fly

Talking to yourself is the first sign of madness ...

CarrickMcJoe

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Talking to yourself is the first sign of madness ...

I think its when you reply back to yourself is the madness bit...

jobeenfitz

Jade182 wrote: »

Do you ever have to try control your facial expressions because of the one-sided conversation you are having in your head?

I do it a lot when I'm walking a long distance. Just start talking to myself in my head, making funny faces in response to it. People probably think I'm a nutter when they see it.

They KNOW ur a nutter!

Filmer Paradise

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Talking to yourself is the first sign of madness ...

I must be fairly mental so.....

gidget

I usually do it to remind myself of things I've to do next.

The Strawman Argument

When I do it, it's usually to slow down my thoughts so that I can think about whatever it is in a clearer and more focused manner.


EDIT: Just read the first post, this reply is more in regards to talking aloud to yourself. It still holds up for conversations in your head but is really just a pretty normal way of thinking then as far as I'm aware

--LOS--

you mean.................thinking?

Filmer Paradise

The Strawman Argument wrote: »

When I do it, it's usually to slow down my thoughts so that I can think about whatever it is in a clearer and more focused manner.

Ah Jeesus, you're a Star!

I'll use that as my excuse from now on.

Peregrine

I say things in my head. I don't expect a reply from myself though.


I thought that's what thinking was?

Summer wind

Usually when I remember something I've said or done, especially when I've been a bit merry I say "oh god I can't believe I did that" out loud. Does that count?

berger89

I go over situations that have happened..
I work in retail and have to deal with really the most unpleasant creatures ever and I just go through what I WANT to say to them, rather than what i originally said to them. Needless to say there are a few are expletives when I re-run the scenario in my head

waking dreams

Summer wind wrote: »

Usually when I remember something I've said or done, especially when I've been a bit merry I say "oh god I can't believe I did that" out loud. Does that count?

It certainly does. Nothing worse than allowing your self to dwell over events, no one has ever changed history.

Filmer Paradise

Summer wind wrote: »

Usually when I remember something I've said or done, especially when I've been a bit merry I say "oh god I can't believe I did that" out loud. Does that count?

No. That's called 'The Fear'.

Summer wind

Filmer Paradise wrote: »

No. That's called 'The Fear'.

Yeah it's usually accompanied by my heart beating faster and my face going red:)

ratmouse

I was an only child for a very long time and I attribute that to me chatting away to myself.

Tail Docker

I talk to myself as everyone else is wrong.

policarp

Tail Docker wrote: »

I talk to myself as everyone else is wrong.

You@re write.

Robsweezie

it helps put things into perspective and vocalise how we're feeling when theres no one around to lend an ear. like a verbal diary.

Rosie Rant

I do it all the time! It's perfectly normal. Isn't it, Rosie?

Yes, Rosie. You're grand.

ratmouse

Rosie Rant wrote: »

I do it all the time! It's perfectly normal. Isn't it, Rosie?

Yes, Rosie. You're grand.

Now you're just ranting to yourself Rosie!

Ruu

To keep myself calm and relaxed.

Super-Rush

Do people only do it in their heads?

I talk to myself out loud, mainly in the car.

ratmouse

Super-Rush wrote: »

Do people only do it in their heads?

I talk to myself out loud, mainly in the car.

The amount of 'in my head' conversations that I have had in the shower aswell as the car!

Bongalongherb

waking dreams wrote: »

Or am I the only one? Does everyone chat away to themselves in their own heads? I do it a lot.

The reason why you talk to yourself is because you are talking to your higher-self - 'called your conciousness' as this will allow you to make correct choices to the best of your biological abilities. There is no harm in talking to your higher-self. parts of the brain have all information from your life, but can you access them all when needed ? i.e. what time did your flight depart from Dublin airport 3 years ago ? we are limited.

ratmouse

Bongalongherb wrote: »

The reason why you talk to yourself is because you are talking to your higher-self - 'called your conciousness' as this will allow you to make correct choices to the best of your biological abilities. There is no harm in talking to your higher-self. parts of the brain have all information from your life, but can you access them all when needed ? i.e. what time did your flight depart from Dublin airport 3 years ago ? we are limited.

Certainly no harm. I think its common enough to do so actually.

MarkAnthony

A related interesting phenomena is your lips moving when you read. Being dyslexic I sometimes do this, it's your speech centre engaging to deal with deficiencies in other areas. I suspect talking to one's self is related. I.e. a different part of the brain is engaged.

You fecking nut job you.

Mister Vain

Jade182 wrote: »

Do you ever have to try control your facial expressions because of the one-sided conversation you are having in your head?

Ohh God yes. Sometimes people say to me, "what are you grinning at?" And then I'd just say, "Ehh something funny I heard earlier.

UCDVet

I'm not talking to myself. I'm preparing for conversations I haven't had yet, by simulating all possible conversations with myself.

PizzamanIRL

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Talking to yourself is the first sign of madness ...

The second sign is when you get a reply.

ToddyDoody

waking dreams wrote: »

Or am I the only one? Does everyone chat away to themselves in their own heads? I do it a lot.

Work quote of the week

'who are you talking to?'
>'myself'
'okay'

Thats it.

Pumpkinseeds

Maybe it's because subconciously we know that we aren't really alone.:eek:

MistyCheese

Need the practice tbh.