Ten years ago I started doing this thing where I would show off for imaginary people. At first it was only when I would ride my bike or play some sort of sport or something, and I would imagine a person watching me and talking about me and being amazed. Then I started reading my past diary entries and poems and imagining that another person was reading them and thinking about what a great writer I am. Then it got to the point where another person was actually following me around everywhere that I went and observing my every move. I imagined everything that the person was saying and thinking - it was always about me. I'm 17 now, and I still do this. Sometimes I actually start to feel self-conscious because the imaginary people are staring at me. I get plenty of attention and praise at home from REAL people, so I don't know why I do this. I know this question makes me sound crazy too, but I don't think I am...? Does anyone do this? What do you think?
2007-11-08 11:53:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Its o.k. because people have wired ways to look at things and life to help them understand things in life this is probobly your way to deal with things and if thing get way out of hand then see a doctor!
2007-11-08 12:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dana. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have that too. Strangly, it started with playing sports too. My mom pretty much got me a therapist. He said at one point I felt if I wasn't noticed. Which is true. Then later said it was a form of bi-polarism. So now i'm on lithium and yeah. It is weird, in my opinion, of course. I recreemend a doctor or something. It helped me. That's why I still have one. Lmao (:
2007-11-08 20:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by hello.jealousy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never talked to anyone who has done this. Sounds like you might need to talk to a doctor about this. I don't think you are crazy, but there is something inside of you calling out for something you may not be aware of. Talk to someone who might be able to give you a better insight on what is going on. Good luck.
2007-11-08 19:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by DENIECE R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do it ALL the time...In my parallel life (that's what I call it), I am a quirky rock star, and the songs I like the most were never recorded..I sung them! LOL....
I started doing it when i was about 9, that someone was recording me and were pleased with me and liked the way I did stuff...
It kinda keeps me in check..reminds me to walk tall, to be a great person.
2007-11-08 20:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by Genius Girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's kind of harmless unless you can't separate your imagination from reality, but MY clear people (what I call them) told me to say that.
2007-11-08 20:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by nottwoshort 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a very big ego and created friends to satisfy this desire for attention and praise and now you are bordering on a mental illness. Seek help.
2007-11-08 20:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, can't say that I have done that. Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you're crazier than a carload of clowns on crack.
2007-11-08 20:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by tallcowboy0614 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i do this literally all the time...there is nothing wrong with you (as long as you arent actually seeing people there)
2007-11-08 21:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋