Is this a psychiatric problem? (talking to myself, making weird noises)?

Question

This is a bit of an odd question, and one that I'm glad is on the anonymous Internet so that I can ask it.

Sometimes I get thoughts running through my head which are usually ones of embarrassing memories- or thoughts of embarrassment. And when it happens I can't bear it - it's almost painful in my head.

So when these thoughts happen I talk loudly to myself or make random noises, or make some sort of twitching gesture. I try not to do it in public, but sometimes I can't help myself.

I don't like new social situations very much, because I worry about the embarrassing scenarios which might occur. I get very nervous and tend to sweat a lot and have a racing heart-beat when in new places (i.e. new job, seeing people etc).

Does anyone know what this could be? It's really starting to worry me. Thanks.

Note - the talking loudly can also take the form of just making a loud random noise. Such as just shouting or screaming a vowel, or a swear word.

Answer 1

I know someone who had bodily gyrations, jerking, and twitching, symptoms of RLS when sitting, constant rocking, walking, pacing, making really weird noises, and having other behavior, and he ended up being diagnosed as having schizophrenia.
If your memories or thoughts are painful, then please see someone. If it is worrying you or causing you distress, please get this checked out. It could be anything like anxiety or ocd, even, and someone who can test you can tell you what you really have. From what I read you have some level of anxiety about social situations, and that could be part of a social phobia, especially with the racing heart and being nervous in social situations. If you can't help yourself in public, it could even be tics or RLS type of problem. Why live another day like this when you can start to feel better and have the peace of mind that a professional is helping you take charge of your life.

Answer 2

The only reason I say to see a professional is due to the fact that this is affecting your life in many areas. You said meeting new people, starting a new job, are all affected. Why not see someone? It's not going to hurt, and they DO THIS FOR A LIVING.

I think that you will see that these things aren't really that bad, I know many people who talk to themselves, myself incuded. Twitches and things of that nature may simply be old habits, kind of like a baseball player who does certain things before a pitch. A kind of ritual.

Anyhoo, go see a professional. It will put your mind at ease and they may have some good advise and coping mechanisms for stressful events.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You are trying to block out the intrusive embarrassing thoughts by talking to yourself or "making weird noises) as you phrased it. Now you are finding that this is not working. It is time to get some help with this. A doctor can prescribe some medication that can help with these kind of symptoms. There is no need to keep suffering, go get some help with this. It is having a major impact on your life. Best Wishes I hope you will be feeling better.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You might have OCD (some OCDers get negative unbidden thoughts in their head), Asperger's Syndrome, or a social anxiety disorder. A psychiatrist will be able to sort this out for you.

Answer 6

lots of people get wigged out and talk to themselves.. but from what you are saying it sounds like you have an anxiety disorder. see a dr, meds may help.