is talking to yourself a problem?

Question

i talk to myself alot but i got it from my parents. they say it isn't a problem but my friends think i just got mental problems.is it a problem?

Answer 1

Talking to yourself is better than talking to idiots especially if you are telling yourself good things.

How you feel about it is more important!

Answer 2

Your friends are the problem. Everyone talks to themselves once in a while, maybe even every day. Talking through things to work out a problem or maybe because you're lonely. The only problem is when you talk back to yourself and you have a disagreement. And then that's not really a huge problem. There are mental disorders that include talking to yourself so if you are worried see a counselor.

Answer 3

People think out loud and also rehearse conversations all the time. Practice for an interview, psych up to make a phone call etc
Even prayer sometimes
It only becomes a mental problem if you think you are actually speaking to another human being; if you think you are having two way conversation as in Schizophrenia But as long as you know the difference, I think you'll be fine
Don't let them fool you, they do it too!!

Answer 4

I dont see a problem in it but then again i talk to myself all the time. The real problem is when u anwer yourself back and i tend to do that too. But i am kinda unique and crazy so yeah it aint anything unusual for me and my friends all get a kick out of it next time u are around them start talking to yourself and answer yourself back too see what kind of reaction u get back then lol

Answer 5

NO! It is considered a good problem solving tool, as a-matter-of-fact. So long as you have a grip on reality, don't worry about it.

I used to get teased for the same thing. People would ask me, "Why do you talk to yourself?" and I'd answer, " Because I want to talk to someone with some sense." LOL

Answer 6

Talking to yourself, in and of itself, isn't a problem. There are other syptoms if you have a mental disorder, so stop worrying! Maybe your friends aren't really friends after all. Everyone is different, and those differences should be respected; friends don't make fun of your differences!

Answer 7

Most people talk to themselves quite regularly, even when walking down the street; but, it is primarily done silently so it's not evident to onlookers. Whether or not we talk out loud, or silently, when we talk to ourselves, we are processing our thoughts, solving our problems, or just deciding what we will eat for lunch that day. This is because we are most comfortable with ourselves and trust ourselves more than anyone else.

Some people have difficulty in making the transition from speaking to themselves out loud when they are alone, to speaking silently when they are in public. This is purely an issue of societal norms. Speaking to yourself out loud is not unhealthy behavior, but it does run counter to what is considered normal in the society. You can either try to speak to yourself silently when you're in public, or you can continue talking out loud and risk some stares — your choice! Either way, you are not crazy and tell your friends that too.

Answer 8

Talking to oneself is not neccessarily a sign of mental illness. Start answering and arguing with yourself...well that's a different matter altogether. It shouldn't be a problem as long as you remember not to do this when you're around people outside of family members, people who might not understand.

Answer 9

Likes no it isn't a mental problem. Believe it or not or 70% of people to day actually rationalize aloud, think aloud, and even remember something aloud. So girl don't worry, and maybe your friend isn't a friend if she telling you,you have a mental problem.

Answer 10

Not really, most people work out what they want to say to other people by talking to themselves. Also they can work out problems, you're just thinking out loud. I try (note the try) not to do when other people are around because it seems like you're ignoring them then. If your friends give you crap about it try saying, "I'm just talking to the smartest person in the room." This will either shut them up or make 'em laugh. Good Luck!

Answer 11

No - I don't believe it is. In fact, you get the best answers that way. I agree that it is a means of solving problems that kind of get cluttered in our brains. Talking outloud sort of releases some of the pressure (for me anyway). If you're friends are really concerned just tell them you have a new cell phone receiver and its very tiny. My son has one and I can never tell whether he is talking to me or one of his friends, especially if he is walking towards me. I have seen people in the street answer him, thinking he is talking to them. Today's technology has you covered, don't worry about it.