I feel there's a difference in 'talking to yourself' and 'thinking out loud.' I think outloud when doing a complex task it usually takes the form of checking off what has been done and what needs to be done.
Poll: So, do you talk to yourself ?
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quite a bit really, I'm an actor and like to keep my voice and emotions in shape by having random conversations with myself, typically its nothing all that off the wall but I feel like it helps out a lot.
I do, whenever my brother catches me he asks hows my game of mumble peg is going (Family Guy joke). Always come up with a witty response.
only when I'm alone, and I must be feeling either very clever or very frustrated at the same time.
I'm actually amazed at the amount of people that do talk to themselves. And they say it is a sign of madness - perhaps it is madness not to talk to yourself.
Seriously though, I'll often speak aloud if something needs some serious thinking or I'm very angry at something and need an outlet to let off some anger and voicing my opinion. That involves when I'm playing online.
Seriously though, I'll often speak aloud if something needs some serious thinking or I'm very angry at something and need an outlet to let off some anger and voicing my opinion. That involves when I'm playing online.
When I'm alone I think aloud quite a lot. Sometimes it's just out of boredom or if something particularly annoys me and I have a strong reaction I will say something out loud. Saying stuff out loud helps me remember things as well like If I say to myself "Need to get milk today" I find I will remember it better.
I also do a podcast so when I get a good idea of a topic to talk about I will talk about it out loud a little and plan out what I will say when we record. That's normal...right?
I also do a podcast so when I get a good idea of a topic to talk about I will talk about it out loud a little and plan out what I will say when we record. That's normal...right?
Voted: "Yes, I do this regularly when I'm alone"
It really helps me figure things out, to be honest. Like, from personal problems, to friend problems, to work problems, etc., it'll be some problem I can't quite get my head around, say it aloud, and then be like "Oh! Duh, that's obvious." As if just saying it out loud makes it immediately easier to understand.
Generally, if I say things out loud I can think of how other people might respond, and how I'd respond to their response. How I would respond is what helps me figure out and cement my reasoning behind things...
Also, the poll results make me feel a bit better about talking to myself haha. I knew others did it, I didn't think that this many did. XD
It really helps me figure things out, to be honest. Like, from personal problems, to friend problems, to work problems, etc., it'll be some problem I can't quite get my head around, say it aloud, and then be like "Oh! Duh, that's obvious." As if just saying it out loud makes it immediately easier to understand.
Generally, if I say things out loud I can think of how other people might respond, and how I'd respond to their response. How I would respond is what helps me figure out and cement my reasoning behind things...
Also, the poll results make me feel a bit better about talking to myself haha. I knew others did it, I didn't think that this many did. XD
Of course I talk to myself. You seem surprised like anyone else on this planet is as interesting to talk to as me.
I'm pretty sure everyone does this to some degree. Those who don't are the ones you have to worry about.
This. I am told it has something to do with having Aspergers.Eclpsedragon said:
Captcha: Blah, Blah, Blah.
How myself answers myself sometimes.
I'm pretty much the same way. I'm such a loner myself that I pretty much have to talk to myself or else I'm afraid my voice will give out on me after a short time actually talking to someone. For the most part it's just me "explaining" stuff from books, tv shows and so on to the room just so I can talk to something.Ljs1121 said:
i don't think aloud so much as dredge up a random memory and i'll explain it out like i'm talking to someone else and they asked why that happened/what it is or was. i know there's no one else there, but it usually helps me remember that event/thing more clearly, rather than just thinking about it. as to the addendum, i've been caught by my family multiple times, they ask me if i'm talking to myself and i'll say yes...though sometimes i actually AM talking to someone else and they seem to get embarrassed about assuming i am... i also do it when i see someone say something completely unrelated to a thread or just say they don't and feel the need to say they don't. i don't type anything out cause it's there own opinion but i always say that if a thread/video etc is about something you don't like or care about, don't look at it. it just tends to annoy me, but replying to such a message leads to pointless arguments so i fume to myself instead.
captcha: strike a match....how the hell did it know i was listening to i am the arsonist?!
captcha: strike a match....how the hell did it know i was listening to i am the arsonist?!
Talking to myself is normal, but I'm a little different in that I converse, call me crazy. Consider it like verbal masturbation; it's not quite as good as the real thing and I wouldn't want anyone to see me doing it, but I won't complain and I know I'll still be there in the morning.
It is awfully quiet at home so yes I talk to myself....
God that sound pathetic ... Well I have the radio on so that I can hear other voices too ...
God that sound pathetic ... Well I have the radio on so that I can hear other voices too ...
All the time. It helps me organize my thoughts and process information. I also argue with myself a lot, and people have told me that I argue with myself in my sleep. So, there's that I suppose.