ongoing problem

Hi @Keti,

Welcome to the Forums!

I think all of us talk to ourselves at some point! Some more than others.

Can you tell us a bit more about when you talk to yourself? For example - are there situations in particular that would cause you to talk to yourself?

I talk to my computer quite often (mostly when it does something to annoy me) I don't yell to disturb people, but just enough to get my frustration out, and I think that's healthy.

Here is an interesting article about talking to yourself.

Tell us a bit more about your situation @Keti - really glad you found us 🙂

Hi @Keti,

Welcome to the forums.

It takes a lot of strength and courage to post your story and I'm really glad you're sharing it with us.

Talking to ourselves can be helpful in terms of knowing how to progress forward in situations, it can sometimes help get all our thoughts on the table. A kind of de-clutter if you will.

Similar process to the forums, this is a safe, and secure peer-peer support network, where individuals can share their experiences.

I wonder if other members have some thoughts on the topic of what your experiencing.

In particular @Chris @kenny66 @kristin @WombatBoots @Former-Member may have some further thoughts to bring to the table.

Again, welcome and thanks so much for posting, and hope to 'see you' around the forums.

Keep up that strength & stay groovy.

Rhythm

Hi @Keti

I have talked to myself a lot, and know that sometimes I have not been healthy when gripped by an urge to express the thoughts in my head, but it was a better option than going completely stir crazy..

I think the 2 moderator posts are wise and balanced.

Welcome to the forum Keti,

I talk to myself quite a bit, especially at work, when I am programming. It's not usually an issue, but sometimes I swear a lot and don't realise which can get awkward. I just let my coworkers know that it is ok to interrupt me if I get annoying, if I change track for a bit it settles down.

I also have a bunch of minor vocal tics which pop up in response to intrusive thoughts, or just to say hi. Mostly they stay quiet around most people, but I have earned the odd startled look in public.

However I have found that pretty much everyone talks to themselves at some time or other, and most people can relate to getting caught doing so.

Hi @Keti,

Welcome to the forums, im glad you're here and don't think you're weird 😄

my kids ask me who im talking to alot.. especially in the car.. 🙂 And i always tell my coffee machine off when its not warming up quickly enough in the morning..

lj

It is just your expressive side .. but if nobody is willing to dialogue it is hard .. what kind of a worplace is it retail ... hospitality .. admin?

Have you tried counselling?

Sounds really difficult, and lonely 😞

Have you talked to your boss at all? Might be a good place to start if you feel you could talk about the problems you are having. As @Appleblossom suggested maybe some outside help for you would be good, like counselling or talking to someone you trust? Lifeline/Beyond Blue have some good resources on their websites and databases for finding help near you as well i think.

LJ