Is it normal i talk to myself?

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In private and in public?

Like I can't keep it in because I get anxiety if I do so I'll say things that bother me like "well if that's what she wants to say to me, I'll just ignore her and pretend it didn't bother me" and "I can't believe the audacity of that man, he's insane, I hope he knows that"

It's not just one or two times a day, it can be up to 20 times a day. Each time, it's about 5 to 20 seconds long. I feel crazy whilst talking aloud but I try to make sure no one is super close to me so they can't hear. I chew gum a lot anyway so if they come close to me, they can see me chewing and I feel that may throw them off the tracks.

is it normal or am I going insane? I have depression so I wonder if that's a symptom of that or if not. It's not chronic or severe depression like it used to be a few months ago. I am getting better as it is probably about moderate now.

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  • TheExiledOne
    9 years ago

    I do it too at home.

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  • Lies
    9 years ago

    I also have anxiety and talk to myself all the time but never aloud. When I'm in public around people I tend to get lost in my thoughts and it looks like thinking about something really hard but I'm not.

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  • JD777
    9 years ago

    Talking to oneself in private is totally normal. Talking out loud to yourself in public when others can hear is not so normal. If it's not bothering you or anyone else, don't worry about it. If it's bothering others or if you want to stop and can't, you might consider getting some counseling.

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  • sillygirl77
    9 years ago

    In private is normal. In public you may have others around you think it's weird.

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  • thr
    9 years ago

    I used to talk to myself out loud when thinking through a problem. Of course, with no one around, 'cause that would seem crazy. I have noticed that, for a while, I haven't done that.

    If you wear a pair of headphones, then maybe people will just think, you're talking on the phone.

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