so it isnt insane to talk to yourself but is it insane to reply to what you have been saying to yourself?

Question

Ok basically I talk to myself. Now i know that this doesnt make a person crazy but does replying and holding conversations with yourself. Is that classed as crazy. I normally hold a conversation with my self when i am alone in my room (when I feel lonely or bored) but recently my mum caught me holding a random conversation with myself and im worried that she now thinks im crazy or have a psychological problem, mental illness runs in my family and i scared that she might freak out and go and get me a psycologist or something. I dont think its crazy to hold a conversation with myself, I dont think that im crazy either but how do i explain what i do to my mum without her freaking out.?? Please help me.

Does anyone know how I can stop my mum freaking out about it though? I dont know how to explain to her what i do or why i do it?

I get checks regularly as mental illness runs in my family. They have so far come out ok saying that i am normal.

Answer 1

You are fine. You mainly do the outloud self-talking when you are bored. Now if you did it all of the time, including out in public, then that would be different. But everyone talks to themselves outloud occassionally - and they answer themselves even if it is only inside of their head.

As far as you and your mom goes, you might just explain to her that when you are bored that you sometimes talk to yourself but everyone does that in private occassionally. Tell her she has nothing to worry about and then give her a big hug! She will be fine.

Answer 2

First of all, you can't change or control how your mother reacts, although her reaction is understandable. Self talk can be very healthy if it's used wisely. If you approach a decision and ask yourself, "What do I do?" then who are you talking to? So see, talking to yourself is quite helpful in problem solving. The problem comes in when you think you are talking to someone. THAT is indicative of schizophrenia. If mental illness runs in your family, then I do recommend that you get evaluated regularly anyway. Many potential problems can be headed off at the past just by taking a low dose of medication and therapy while "normal" so that you can end the familial cycle of mental illness in your family. Best of luck to you all!

Answer 3

To me, it depends on whether you are actually speaking out loud when asking the question and answering the question. I feel you should be able to resolve the question without articulating the question or the answer.

Sometimes, however, I can see how actually hearing the question verbally can help. I have done this a few times (not many) and it HAS helped.

I have also heard that talking to yourself is OK, but answering yourself is not. I, personally, don't believe this.

You are NOT crazy!

Answer 4

i wouldnt worry about it, i think its fine to talk to yourself and have a conversation, you seem just fine to me, actually i think more people should talk to themselves, sometimes it even helps make decisions, everyone talks to themselves and argues with themselves, just some not outloud. like if your in a store and looking at abunch of different t.v. sets, your going to be saying i like this one, this one would fit better in my room, this one looks nicer, this ones cheaper, but this ones better quality, i like this brand though. everyone does that, but its only the people who do that outloud who people think are crazy, i just think the people who say it outloud have a better chance of remembering what they think, also people who are with someone else while they pick out the t.v. they're basically talking to themselves without anyone thinking of it that way, because they are talking to someone, but not caring if the other person is listening and doesn't want a response, thats basically talking to yourself too. if your mom thinks your crazy then, well, i dont know what to tell you, i do know that i think your mom would rather you do that and not other things you could be doing while your alone....

Answer 5

There is a saying, "talk to yourself is fine, answer yourself is trouble". It could be an old wives tale, but if you are doing it a lot, maybe you should see an appropriate doctor, or maybe do more socialising, join a group or club or something. I'm sure you're not insane but doesn't hurt to check!

Answer 6

Sounds like your'e normal to me and mom shouldn't be so freaked out and paranoid to have you checked for mental illness. That's just putting thoughts in your head and making you doubt your sanity. Sometimes people "think" out loud..And yes, even answer themselves. I do it, alot of people do it. Not in public tho and wer'e not answering strange voices...just our own thoughts. Poor mom. She's so wrapped up with worry, she can't think straight, huh? She should talk to a psychologist herself to reassure herself and maybe get some meds to calm her frazzled nerves. Your'e fine kiddo!

Answer 7

well, I don't make excuses for thinking out loud. My husband thinks he's cute and sometimes makes fun of me when I do it..I always tell him, well, maybe if I had someone to listen to me and chat with, I wouldn't have to talk to myself!...then he feels bad, because he knows he is spending too much time in front of the t.v....I don't think it's crazy, like I said, it's just thinking out loud...we all do it

Answer 8

the fact that you are asking this queston proves you are not crazy. crazy people completely lose touch with reality. i dont think you have a problem. i talk to myself to. the fact that you know you are talking to YOURSELF and no one else, makes you sane in my eyes. its not like you are schizophrenic. you are not seeing anyone or afraid people are coming after you. think about it, if you didnt talk to yourself, you would be sitting home all day doing nothing. people dont realize that throughout the whole day we are talking to ourselves. its natural. for example, think of all the times you have said to yourself, or maybe not said, but thought to yourself, "im thirsty." it becomes so natural, its as if your not really saying it anymore.
oh, and that phrase "talking to yourself is ok, answering yourself is not." please, give me a break. it just sounds clever is all. some people like to hear themselves talk. they think they are so smart. seriously, why talk to yourself, but not answer yourself, if you've realized you have the answer?

Answer 9

my father once said "everyone is crazy except you and me and I sometimes wonder about you" People have conversations with themselves all the time, (I call this thinking). they usually dont do it outloud because that takes up too much time.

Answer 10

I do this all the time...Maybe you are talking to someone....you just hear them in your head...maybe it is a spirit or something...if not then you are just talking to yourself....Im not worried about it but if someone heard me...I would worry what they thought.I have been doing this all my life though.