2007-03-26 10:22:12 · 11 answers · asked by Jay 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Doesn't everyone do that, at least occasionally? I reckon I have at least one lively soliloquy every other week. Fear not,you aren't losing it ! Sometimes hearing both sides of an issue spoken aloud helps you get to the bottom of it,even if you have to do all the talking by your lonesome.
2007-03-26 10:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jay
Is it "normal"? that would imply that the majority of people all across the world do it. So the answer is probably "no" (though who knows what people do in private).
Is it "natural" - in other words, do some people do it from time to time without being nutty? Yes.
For example, when I'm making furniture (working in my woodshop on my own) I quite often talk to myself, both silently and out loud, about what I'm doing. And sometimes I'm undecided - on the design for a piece of furniture, for instance - and I start discussing the possibilities out loud. And occasionally I get into an argument with myself because - for a little while - I can't decide which design is best.
I find that helps me to think things through - in that situation.
Now, if I argued with myself out loud very regularly, and especially if I did it in public, and especially if the arguments didn't sort things out for me, THEN I don't think it would be normal or natural and I'd go looking for professional help.
2007-03-26 10:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I do.
No I don't!
Yes I do.
Stop telling me I don't do that, I know I do.
(perfectly normal. Sorry to poke fun, just in an odd mood. I don't do it when I know others can hear - I often see more than one side to a situation and need to figure it out, and hearing the sides out loud can help)
2007-03-26 10:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by melanie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I talk to myself sometimes. It's not something you want to do in front of other people but I have been caught doing it.
2007-03-26 10:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by Michael A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Einstein was asked why he talked to himself, he replied that he always wanted to talk to the most intelligent person in the room.
2007-03-26 12:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by fra_bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but do not argue!
2007-03-26 10:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You are crazy. Check in at your local loony bin quick sharp.
2007-03-26 11:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by Tom W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it only becomes a problem when you apologize, kiss and have make-up sex with yourself.
2007-03-26 10:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you had enough. sure. just whatever you do, DO'NT RESORT TO CUTTING YOURSELF!
2007-03-26 10:26:50 · answer #9 · answered by hello there 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but most people do it silent.
2007-03-26 10:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by janne5011 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋