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Post by Nemesis on Dec 11, 2002 10:42:18 GMT -5
Why do people talk to themselves?
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Post by Chaos_Childe on Dec 11, 2002 19:51:01 GMT -5
Many possible explanations.. From it reduces the feelings of being alone.. To it allows a more clearer way of thinking like talking through things but to yourself.. To the amusing because your the most intelligent person around  But when I talk to myself its because it helps me to express my thoughts more clearly to myself. |
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 12, 2002 10:13:23 GMT -5
Exactly. There are two primal reasons why. But the most important one is that it helps you clearly resolve the problem you are dealing with in your head. Though it is a bit weird that you actually tálk, because when you think you 'hear' the same.
The reason I posted this thread is bcuz I watched Cast Away (w. Tom Hanks as only survivor from a planecrash on a deserted island). In this movie he manages to survive solely for 4 years. The only company he has, is a volleyball, on which he painted a face.
Then, probably because he's alone, he starts talking to the ball (called Wilson), and Wilson becomes his friend.
So, why do people talk to themselves, or a object which cant talk back (not living), though they dó know they wont get an answer anyway..?
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Post by Chaos_Childe on Dec 12, 2002 19:22:06 GMT -5
I think that again this is down to the over all feelings of not being alone. Also the feelings that perhaps someone or something understands what you are going through and perhaos help you with your problems in some way.
Personification is a very strong drive in most of us. Most would talk to their pet as if they would understand in detail what you are saying to them.
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Post by Teej on Dec 12, 2002 20:11:19 GMT -5
I do it because I'm the only person that understands me Teej |
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 13, 2002 8:57:36 GMT -5
Makes sense.. 
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Post by Shadow on Dec 13, 2002 21:57:04 GMT -5
i agree with Chaos, i am so scared of being alone, i talk to myself just for the sake of simulated conversation. ~Shadow  |
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 18, 2002 8:32:26 GMT -5
Still is a lil stupid ;D
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Post by Knight Of Swords on Dec 18, 2002 15:52:36 GMT -5
Its not stupid I think from time to time everybody talks to themselves. If you have ever felt lonely I think that you too would understand |
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Post by Saraeh on Dec 18, 2002 19:40:24 GMT -5
I dont talk to myself  unless I'm just screwing around and people are near me and I answer my own question lol. [glow=red,2,300]Saraeh[/glow] |
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 19, 2002 8:19:27 GMT -5
Chaos, I never said I didnt do that.. but stíll.. sounds stupid ;D
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Post by Shadow on Dec 19, 2002 21:20:22 GMT -5
well Nem, i have been known to carry on quite the intelligent conversation with myself. but hey, that's just me. and mum always said i was "special" ~Shadow |
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Post by Teej on Dec 20, 2002 21:53:37 GMT -5
I think we are all insane, that's why.
Teej
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 29, 2002 17:34:41 GMT -5
Everybody is special in their own little way.
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Post by Shadow on Dec 31, 2002 12:30:12 GMT -5
sanity may be logical, but madness is more fun! ~Shadow |
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unless I'm just screwing around and people are near me and I answer my own question lol.