Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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eddmi 03/21/2010

I read that it is OK to talk to one self and to answer yourself. but I think I read that you talk to your self by using your own name there are problems. For instance your name is Fred and you say "Well Fred lets go for a ride". I talk to my self all the time & answer myself, I put it off to being alone all day. Tell me what you think please. I know that I get depressed because of my chronic pain & think that is the problem. Let me know

deleted_user 03/21/2010

oh I hope no one says that it means its a problem!!! b/c I talk to myself and use my name a lot!

repoman1 03/21/2010

Lol I do it all the time .. I think we all do..

deleted_user 03/21/2010

Every single person on this planet talks to them-self, Its how we think..some just do it vocally :).

eddmi 03/21/2010

when I was working I had a boss tell me I better stop or people will think I am crazy. He said just think it. He was serous. I woried about my job because of that remark

deleted_user 03/21/2010

Sometimes to scold myself, but it's rare I talk to myself using my name and all.

deleted_user 03/21/2010

If talking to yourself using your name is abnormal, then I have another mental illness to add to the list . . .

deleted_user 03/21/2010

Now, I have heard that talking about yourself in the 3rd person is narcissistic.. anyone remember that Jerry Seinfeld show where that guy in the gym kept talking about himself to Elaine and she thought he was talking about somebody else who liked her...oh, never mind..

Yes, I do, I chastise myself sometimes...as if I am my own mother!

eddmi 03/21/2010

Thank you everyone I feel better, if I am crazy than I am not alone, Now I am happier.

WanderingVet 03/21/2010

I am no expert on the human mind and 'identity'. Doctors often ask "Do you hear voices in your head?" and I answer "I am able to THINK of voices in my head, if that is what you mean".

They, so far, have concluded 'I'm OK' with that.

I am not sure what the 'dividing line' is .. I think if one hears a voice (in their head) and are convinced it is literally coming from another person, ... there is a problem.

From what you describe, .. I do not think it is a problem.

wittsend2 03/21/2010

LOL I talk to myself and and answer myself too. You're not crazy.

deleted_user 03/21/2010

I talk to myself A LOT. Even when other people are around. I've never referred to myself in the third person though. Is It weird? Maybe...have people heard me? Yes...do I care? No...will I stop if people call me crazy for doing it?...HA, please! Most already know I am a little off to the goofy side, so I really dont care. Enjoy yourself, even If the convo is just with yourself. :D

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