Am I crazy if I talked to myself for 45 minutes in the car alone?

Question

The other day I held a conversation with myself for 45 minutes while I was waiting for my dad in the car. I didn't really realize what I was doing until after about 30 minutes of it. My parents think I am depressed. I personally do not feel any emotion. The only emotion I ever feel is anger, and I always hide it. The lack of emotion makes me extremely frustrated, because I am undergoing some very emotion-evoking events in my life. I was extremely depressed for about a week, and now I feel nothing. Sooo I'll be fine right? eventually?

Answer 1

I'm more concerned that you now feel nothing. Your emotions have shut down. That's a last resort defense mechanism when you've tried all possible solutions to a problem (sometimes you're forced to deal with issues you normally wouldn't address such as problems with friends or family). For that I would say things have a way of working themselves out. In the meantime, do what you can but beyond that do nothing.

As for talking to yourself, that's no big deal. Only worry if you start to get into arguments with yourself. Even worse, if you start losing those arguments! But seriously, I think you'll be okay. Good luck!

Answer 2

That's a new record (45 minutes!) at least your not throwing a temper tantram there are some serious drama happening in your life as you stated

May I suggest a support group for the issues that are causing you to become anger..

Anger is a symptom of a bigger problem don't just try to manage anger address the underlining issues of what is causing your anger.

Emotions are alot to handle and according to Murphy's Law anything that can go wronge will go wronge .

Knowing other people have gone through or are going through the same situation and have survived or are striving to survive similar events is the strength of supports groups.

You care about yourself enough that you want to talk to yourself. Maybe should you also write things down and try to get to the point of what is causing you to have conversations with yourself.

I don't think your crazy because most crazy people would not admit they are having major events causing them to be angry.

Answer 3

We all talk to ourselves, its called inner speak and it's in real-time. The voice we here can protect us, scare us, build us up and knock us down. Your lack of emotion may come from the fact that your anger is over riding all other emotions.

Make a list of what makes you happy and what makes you sad or angry. You will probably find that you are spending too much of your time around that which makes you upset. Find more time for the people you like and trust, and your smile will come back. Distance yourself or sort out the things that anger/upset you.

There is no such thing as normal. We are all beautiful, complicated and flawed human beings. The secret is to bring your problems out in the open, and you will find that your not alone. Go out with an old friend, talk, get drunk and let your hair down. NEXT !!

Answer 4

Depression is actually concentrated sadness for three weeks or more, so I don't think you are depressed. I also don't think you are crazy for talking to yourself for almost an hour. I would too if I was bored. And if the only emotion you feel is anger then you should try to make some new friends or something. Maybe go to a councilor?

Answer 5

I've had the exact same problem before, and no, I don't think you're definitely crazy or should see a therapist. Some people talk to themselves because it's just like thinking about something, but voicing it helps you to deal with it, and see it from many different perspectives. When I was going through a rough time, I got depressed, and eventually learnt to block out all feeling, subconciously, to stop myslef from hurting. It's a perfectly normal human reaction, and nothing to worry about. If you're someone who likes to keep their emotions burried, do so. If you want to feel again, like I did, keep thinking things over, and talk privately with close friends. Good luck.

Answer 6

Of course you're not crazy! And don't worry about the current lack of emotions( though I don't think it's "lack" if you feel anger, that's an emotion too), it will turn around ( eventually). But I suggest you do something with your anger, Hun. Whenever I feel angry, I try to release it, instead of bottling it all up. I'm not saying yell at people and break stuff, but try and talk about it with someone, or write about it:) Keep a diary:) Good luck!

Answer 7

Psssssst! Why are you suppressing so much anger. Anger is such a powerful emotion: self destructive, non constructive, and very self limiting: plus a waste of emotion. Just let go. If you seek revenge, or retribution, or wish ill will on anyone, you are cheating yourself. Just be honest about the reason and source of your anger. Be open, honest, non-hurtful, and candid as you present your feelings to the object of your ire.You probably are depressed. Negative energy begets negative energy. Talking to oneself is quite normal, and everyone I am well acquainted with have admitted to solo conversations; including me. Heck, sometimes I take the part of every participant that will be a part of the dynamic of the scenario. I use it as a tool to prepare myself. This preparation involves self analysis of my motivation, and how best to make the most honest decision about the benefit(s) presented as available within the dynamics of this event. It is really the only way to determine the reason I see (saw) value in my motivation. Rationalization is non acceptable. If one has to be dishonest with ones self, then that person is delusional, and will always look for an excuse. Lotsa folks like them making life miserable for everyone including them self. Perfection is non exist ant. Life is an opportunity for learning the reasons "WHY". So, y'all, start learning.

Answer 8

I have done this in times of sadness and it consisted of playing out scenarios audibly. You may very well be depressed. People in depression often say in my experience that they have no feelings. Find a way to get those back. Take advice talk to someone outside the situation. Ask your parents to get you some help to understand what's going on.

Answer 9

If the conversation was person to person with differing opinions and no psychotropics are involved, then its called house cleaning.

You cannot be crazy, because a crazy person can't recognize that question about themselves, to ask one in the first place.

I talk to myself all the time and I get the best answers.

Have a nice day, yes I will, thank you very much!

Answer 10

you may be depressed.. but not for sure.. and you could still be in denial over these events... obviously you are under a lot of stress.. and your mind is trying to find ways to deal with it. Don't try to bottle things up.. for that will lead you to more issues... but as for right now.. you are still in a normal range of behaviors as from the little info you have given. SO LONG AS you deal with your problems instead of running from them.. you will be fine.. if you can't do this alone or with family/friends, then you should seek a counselor.