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Talking To One's Self

Talking to one's self is considered totally normal when it does not interfere with anyone's personal life. Self-talk becomes harmful if it is a part of psychotic disorders such as hallucinations and schizophrenia, in which the individual talks to someone who is not a part of this world. Such individuals start living in some other world where they sense, taste, smell, and respond to something that is not even visible to a normal individual.

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I imagine things and self-talk. Could I be schizophrenic?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a male, and my height is 178 centimeters. I have finished my bachelor's degree at the University, I have a lot of friends, and I do sport often. I am a very cooperative person. Two weeks ago, I stopped my bad habit of standing alone in front of the mirror alone and Imagining things a...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand you are upset, but I would like to tell you that many people do self-talk. They imagine a situation and do a role play, which is normal. On the contrary, it prepares you for the upcoming conditions. The self-talking in schizophrenia is a completely different...  Read Full »

I cannot stop talking to myself. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. Recently, I have noticed that I cannot stop talking to myself. I start conversations and even arguments with people that I create in my mind. I not only talk to them but also get certain mannerisms and facial expressions during the arguments as if it was absolutely a...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Arun Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are going through. You have made the right choice to seek help as it is the first step to get better. There are a few suggestions which include open up about these problems with a person you trust and along with that person consult a doctor, make ...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old girl who likes being alone since childhood and imagining things. But now I have started talking to myself loudly and it scares me. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl, and since I was young, I would lock myself in a room anytime I felt like I needed to detach from reality. I would turn music on and talk to imaginary things, pretending I was in a different place, which I think is normal for a kid, but for me, it never stoppe...  Read Full »


Dr. Awadhesh P. Singh Solanki

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are talking with imaginary things. Lots of people grow with their virtual worlds and fantasies. These things are completely normal. If you think these intrusive thoughts are affecting your life, I suggest you visit a nearby psychia...  Read Full »

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