Pls how can I overcome this act of talking while am alone .I did not notice this until of recent my friend told me he was all listening to what am saying while he was at the door before knocking and my Room mate also approached me before the election break that why do i laugh and talk alone and that even today he heard me talking at the bathroom .I told him I will stop he said that it will be hard to overcome.so I started noticing my activities and I discovered that what they awer saying is True ,because I even create my own jokes and start laughing at them . I don't know the cause of this was it because that I was always alone and introverted. I am 24 going to 24

I started to shut my self off whenever I start but it's hard pls who has any recommendation for me to overcome this became I don't want it to grow to the extent that people may think am insane.

Op, you're running mad gradually. Chaii

I believe it's normal to talk to your self when alone, you are not going insane brother, just that, you might do them sometimes without you being fully aware if it, say an involuntary action, it's like that for every average person, some do say it's a touch of madness, I believe it is just the brain trying to keep you active, because it very difficult to be awake and your mind is not functioning, you mind will always try to find something to work on even things that might look off point, if you are the type that is always busy with something even when alone then it will be very difficult to experience such, just as you said you are always alone and an introvert....

Chimaobi302:
I believe it's normal to talk to your self when alone, you are not going insane brother, just that, you might do them sometimes without you being fully aware if it, say an involuntary action, it's like that for every average person, some do say it's a touch of madness, I believe it is just the brain trying to keep you active, because it very difficult to be awake and your mind is not functioning, you mind will always try to find something to work on even things that might look off point, if you are the type that is always busy with something even when alone then it will be very difficult to experience such, just as you said you are always alone and an introvert....

thanks

Almantra:
thanks

Its normal... Just try to be self aware.

Early signs of insanity.

Weed is not good for introverts.

It's normal. Nothing to worry about

Zonefree:
Early signs of insanity.

Weed is not good for introverts.

Lwkmd

I do the same .. I laugh alone
Talk to myself. Yeah yeah people will think you're crazy but learn not to care about what people think or day about you

You'll be happier that way

Almantra:
Pls how can I overcome this act of talking while am alone .I did not notice this until of recent my friend told me he was all listening to what am saying while he was at the door before knocking and my Room mate also approached me before the election break that why do i laugh and talk alone and that even today he heard me talking at the bathroom .I told him I will stop he said that it will be hard to overcome.so I started noticing my activities and I discovered that what they awer saying is True ,because I even create my own jokes and start laughing at them . I don't know the cause of this was it because that I was always alone and introverted. I am 24 going to 24

I started to shut my self off whenever I start but it's hard pls who has any recommendation for me to overcome this became I don't want it to grow to the extent that people may think am insane.

I feel it's unusual... Why would one be talking to himself or even laughing when u re all alone.... I ran away from one of my crushes when I realized she does something.


I'd be talking to her over the phone and she would be talking...when I asked her who she was talking to, she would say "herself". That's how she is wired.... I found it weird and bailed

The part where you said you crack jokes and laugh to it is the height for me. Dude, restrain yourself before you go full-blown.

It's not okay to talk alone loudly 'all' the time. Occasionally doing so is normal for most people especially when they have a serious decision to make. In your case it doesn't bode well. Consciously cut it down.

When you are alone, put your phone on voice/sound recording mode and get to play it later in order to have an idea of what you have been saying and would certainly be helpful to go with it, if you intend seeing a Professional about it.

Almantra:
■ Pls how can I overcome this act of talking while am alone .I did not notice this until of recent my friend told me he was all listening to what am saying while he was at the door before knocking and my Room mate also approached me before the election break that why do i laugh and talk alone and that even today he heard me talking at the bathroom .I told him I will stop he said that it will be hard to overcome.so I started noticing my activities and I discovered that what they awer saying is True ,because I even create my own jokes and start laughing at them . I don't know the cause of this was it because that I was always alone and introverted. I am 24 going to 24
I started to shut my self off whenever I start but it's hard pls who has any recommendation for me to overcome this became I don't want it to grow to the extent that people may think am insane.

1. What you describe is pretty normal as it means you are likely your own best friend, well at least that is the case with me.

ogashman:
■I feel it's unusual... Why would one be talking to himself or even laughing when u re all alone.... I ran away from one of my crushes when I realized she does something.
■ I'd be talking to her over the phone and she would be talking...when I asked her who she was talking to, she would say "herself". That's how she is wired.... I found it weird and bailed

1. It is actually a healthy way of dealing with stress for many people out there. Some folks, rather than bottle things up, engage themselves in dialogue in order to resolve whatever knots are building up in their minds. It works too.

2. It isn't how she is wired. Instead, it is her method for resolving daily mental stresses and issues in her situation and life. Very intelligent people have been observed to do that quite regularly too.

What are you aloud that you can't say in your head?

It is either your ability to self-initialize your inner speech is diminished( a big problem I have), or your verbal working memory is shit, such that your cannot continuous sentences in ya head, and you have to use your mouth as an aid (phonological loop)- another big problem.

Or worse, you are lonely and need someone to talk to. In this case, find a place to socialize. I recommend bet9ja shops.

Almantra:
thanks

It’s unhealthy in my opinion. It could be that you are in your head too much to the point your mouth starts moving. You are thinking too much and it is a habit that is now becoming a characteristic.

Since you have noticed it, then work on stopping yourself and once you practice it, then it will become easier.

I’m an introvert, and I have conversations in my head and crack myself up. When I realised that this was affecting my mental health, I started practicing mindfulness, and staying present in the moment. I now chant prayers and affirmations (in my head though not out loud 😁)when I catch myself in my head and overthinking.

Intelligent people have a soliloquy even when they are in the midst of thousands

Autobot05:
I do the same .. I laugh alone
Talk to myself. Yeah yeah people will think you're crazy but learn not to care about what people think or day about you

You'll be happier that way

Honestly it is not normal, you need to find a solution.
Imagine being in front of many people and you are talking to yourself

Diligent1:

Honestly it is not normal, you need to find a solution.
Imagine being in front of many people and you are talking to yourself

..

No just in my privacy. When I'm alone

Diligent1:

Honestly it is not normal, you need to find a solution.
Imagine being in front of many people and you are talking to yourself

Put headphones in your ear and do it freely without being a nuisance of course !

You have signs of schizophrenia


You hear voices in your head



You're schizophrenic


It's quite normal

We've a schizophrenic patient on here which is siofra



Get in touch with her and you'll find out that they're just like you

Almantra:
Pls how can I overcome this act of talking while am alone .I did not notice this until of recent my friend told me he was all listening to what am saying while he was at the door before knocking and my Room mate also approached me before the election break that why do i laugh and talk alone and that even today he heard me talking at the bathroom .I told him I will stop he said that it will be hard to overcome.so I started noticing my activities and I discovered that what they awer saying is True ,because I even create my own jokes and start laughing at them . I don't know the cause of this was it because that I was always alone and introverted. I am 24 going to 24

I started to shut my self off whenever I start but it's hard pls who has any recommendation for me to overcome this became I don't want it to grow to the extent that people may think am insane.

you're thinking out loud. It is just a habit and certainly a harmless one. To change any habit, the first step is catching yourself in the middle. The second is shifting the behavior. The third is practicing over and over until your mind remembers a new way to act.

So when you catch yourself talking outloud, immediately switch to an inner conversation. Perhaps you can even say to yourself first “We talk to ourselves quietly,” and then continue inwardly. Keep it up and it will become your new habit in time.

I talk out loud to myself all the time when I'm trying to focus or think. As long as you aren't expecting to hear voices that aren't yours answer you back, you're fine.

This is correct @op. Nothing do you o...
Once I am able to dissect the problem in my head, narrate the solutions to myself, I feel better.

I discuss with me a lot. I am my best friend. It was weird to my people before but they know now.

My own worse sef. But it has helped greatly in many situations. It makes think hard and we'll.

All the best

Kobojunkie:
1. It is actually a healthy way of dealing with stress for many people out there. Some folks, rather than bottle things up, engage themselves in dialogue in order to resolve whatever knots are building up in their minds. It works too.

2. It isn't how she is wired. Instead, it is her method for resolving daily mental stresses and issues in her situation and life. Very intelligent people have been observed to do that quite regularly too.

OP, I'm just like u, they used to call me small witch when I was little, and I am still like that till now and I'm no witch and I'm very normal too

Wooow
Dix particular act has become part of me.
I developed Dix attitude unknownly, is to bad that my fada told my mom dat this boy has an Ogbanje ( a kind of strange spirit)
Uptill now, I haven't make any effort to stop it, bcox am already In love with such personality
All my nebos hv complained tire whenever they ask me oga who are you talking with now?
I will tell Dem dat am communicating with my spirit man
I always smile whenever I remember a past funny event .
I do Tok to myself wen Walking on a road..
I don't see anything wrong in it, bcox I hv seen many people dat do dsame tin.
I don't like having all my thoughts in my mind, I love to speak it out .
Am not worried , so I don't see why u are worried bro.

Its not healthy for you you. There re 2 classes of pple, those that uses their mind, and those that re being used by the mind.
You re gradually falling below the mind. And the mind is using you. The mind dethroned the real you and its now your boss.
The mind is not a good boss bro. Its not a good boss. Find every means to dethrone it. Either tru staying present or tru repeating mantras in your head.

I don't think it's a personal problem. Nigeria's unending problems have made it inevitable that most Nigerians analyse their problems anyway and everywhere. You ain't alone.

During the notes scarcity,I talked to myself esp when pos failed,I had less than 5litres in reserve. Omo I come dey talk 2muself,dey beg 50naira,300 naira. Chai.na only transfer 4 eatery dia pos terminal no Bleep me up

Loneliness sometimes ain't good.

I know someone closer to me that talks with himself whenever he's walking.

Get a Small Notebook and a Pen,
anytime you have any thoughts or ideas,
write them on a piece of paper.

You never know what you might find.