FabSwingers.com forum: Do you have an internal monologue?

By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

Here's a question that pops up on my FB feed every now and then and always blows up. Curious to see what you bunch of deviants think about it.

Do you have an internal monologue? As in an internal narration you hear all the time.

Or do you not have that?

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

I’m endlessly talking to myself, I don’t even think about it, it sometimes changes to me singing in my head but otherwise it’s always there, do other people not then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have it - Not sure if it’s a good thing or bad

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Occasionally, yes. Probably to do with the stories we tell ourselves which is how we judge ourselves.

Mine’s a bit of an unforgiving fucker sometimes

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

The voice in my head? Yes, very much so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No but if I listen to an epic movie score I do sometimes think of my life as a movie? That's kind of similar no?

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Usually when about to make a big purchase or big decision

Voice inside weighing up the pros & cons of decision about to be made

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Nope

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup. Fucking nightmare, it never stops

Well…apart from when I’m having really good sex and I orgasm…makes sense why I need a lot of sex, eh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not all the time but often, internal brainstorming of sorts, isn't it? I do like my brain zoning out in 'nothingness' too.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"Yup. Fucking nightmare, it never stops

Well…apart from when I’m having really good sex and I orgasm…makes sense why I need a lot of sex, eh"

There’s definitely a case for getting orgasms on prescription

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I see dead people too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see dead people too

But do you have dialogues with them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see dead people too

But do you have dialogues with them?

See, not talk...

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By *MandMMCouple
over a year ago

Welwyn garden city

Yes, constantly. It can get quite tiring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I do yes, as in conversations in your head? Sometimes I mumble the answers to questions Ive asked myself under my breath and my daughter always asks who Im talking too

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By *imply DeeWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

I do, so yeah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think I do yes, as in conversations in your head? Sometimes I mumble the answers to questions Ive asked myself under my breath and my daughter always asks who Im talking too

Oh my gosh. Same. Or: what did you say? Nothing! I was talking to myself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only the one?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see dead people too

But do you have dialogues with them?

See, not talk...

Just curious !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and it never fecking shuts up x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think I do yes, as in conversations in your head? Sometimes I mumble the answers to questions Ive asked myself under my breath and my daughter always asks who Im talking too

Oh my gosh. Same. Or: what did you say? Nothing! I was talking to myself.

I dont even know Im doing it half the time. People at work must be too polite to tell me

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I do but it's someone else narrating my life like I've died and they are narrating my autobiography.

Not sure if this is odd or not?

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By *ady CurvaceousWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I only ever criticise myself on a daily basis and it tends to be the only internal dialogue I hear. I actually can't recall when I last spoke nicely to or about myself to myself, I only ever hear what a fat ugly cunt I am, how useless I am etc when in reality I know I'm not those things all the time.

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By *olden RatioWoman
over a year ago

Buckinghamshire

No, I dont have an internal monologue

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By *nterblueMan
over a year ago

manchester

Yes. Can't imagine life without one.

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By *arkandlovelyWoman
over a year ago

South Derbyshire

Multiple, incessant.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

Good god, no

I’m an underthinker !!

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

All the time.

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By *uicy 2020Woman
over a year ago

London

"I only ever criticise myself on a daily basis and it tends to be the only internal dialogue I hear. I actually can't recall when I last spoke nicely to or about myself to myself, I only ever hear what a fat ugly cunt I am, how useless I am etc when in reality I know I'm not those things all the time. "

That sounds awful, and exhausting. Sending a hug in case you need one x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not all the time but happens when things aren't going well or difficult or important meetings are imminent. I'm not sure if I'm overthinking or talking things out most of the time x

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By *ena AmourTV/TS
over a year ago

Chard

My thoughts speak to me. Sometimes they are my direction and other times I ignore them. Usually they are the opposite of what I would say I am "supposed" to do, often they are negative. Finding my balance with them decides how I feel,most of the time.

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
over a year ago

Portstewart

Be here most of the time I don't but there are occasions when I do have internal monologue and honestly it's not a nice place to be but it's getting worked on all the time and I never listen to what it says lol

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By *j123499Man
over a year ago

exeter

24/7 for as long as I can remember I make a joke that its the only sensible conversation or advice I’ve ever had

can be very wearing at times

I have ADHD but is a common trait associated neurodivergent people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I do.

Sometimes she's helpful.

Other times I could boot her in the hole.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The angel and the devil on my shoulder, the devil normally wins

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By *j123499Man
over a year ago

exeter

"Yes. Can't imagine life without one."

As much as I with it would stop at times

I genuinely think I’d freak the f&ck out buddy haha

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By *entlemanrogueMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

"Here's a question that pops up on my FB feed every now and then and always blows up. Curious to see what you bunch of deviants think about it.

Do you have an internal monologue? As in an internal narration you hear all the time.

Or do you not have that?"

i recently found out that some people when reading, dont actually hear the words in their head. and i was astounded.

I wonder what other things people feel is normal for the human experience, that not every other human is actually aware of.

Like the people who see colours with music/sound or people who can taste words. I dont experience either of those.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That sounds rough Mrs. X

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By *j123499Man
over a year ago

exeter

"The angel and the devil on my shoulder, the devil normally wins

x "

So so true

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By *ateshugsMan
over a year ago

Isle of Man, (Crosby ish)

His name is Kevin…

Think teenager, like the one harry enfield created!

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

I think it's interesting that everyone experiences thought differently but generally have no idea other people are having a different experience.

For me personally I think without an internal voice, I just understand what I'm thinking about. If I want to share a thought then I use an internal monologue to translate the thoughts into language.

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By *ady CurvaceousWoman
over a year ago

Kent

That sounds rough Mrs. X"

Yes, it bad at the moment, I'm going through some tough times. But I'm a fighter.

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

Yes... I count everything. If I'm walking, I count my steps, if I'm listening to music I count the beat, if I'm looking forward to something I'm counting down the weks/days/hours etc.

Drives me mad sometime!

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Ryde

Which one...?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Here's a question that pops up on my FB feed every now and then and always blows up. Curious to see what you bunch of deviants think about it.

Do you have an internal monologue? As in an internal narration you hear all the time.

Or do you not have that?

i recently found out that some people when reading, dont actually hear the words in their head. and i was astounded.

I wonder what other things people feel is normal for the human experience, that not every other human is actually aware of.

Like the people who see colours with music/sound or people who can taste words. I dont experience either of those."

Yeah, I don't hear the read word in my head...........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That sounds rough Mrs. X

Yes, it bad at the moment, I'm going through some tough times. But I'm a fighter. "

I can relate 100% and I know it's horrible. You are a gorgeous lady and those thoughts are intrusive and untrue. You'll come through it stronger.

May I suggest a book called 'The Chimp Paradox'? I have it on audiobook and listen to it when I'm walking to work. It's really helping me to learn how to manage and change those thoughts and processes, hopefully it can help you too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yeah, I don't hear the read word in my head..........."

But do you move your lips while you're reading?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"24/7 for as long as I can remember I make a joke that its the only sensible conversation or advice I’ve ever had

can be very wearing at times

I have ADHD but is a common trait associated neurodivergent people

This is true, neurotypical people actually have periods of silence in their brains. Who knew!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Yeah, I don't hear the read word in my head...........

But do you move your lips while you're reading?

I do not*

*Unless I'm reading aloud

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yeah, I don't hear the read word in my head...........

But do you move your lips while you're reading?

I do not*

*Unless I'm reading aloud "

I keep telling Ellen it isn't normal

Some consider the move from reading aloud (what everyone did in the early days) to silent reading to have been an evolutionary step.

All that reading used to be done in a chapter house. That's where we get chapters from.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That sounds rough Mrs. X

Yes, it bad at the moment, I'm going through some tough times. But I'm a fighter.

I can relate 100% and I know it's horrible. You are a gorgeous lady and those thoughts are intrusive and untrue. You'll come through it stronger.

That's a great book. Can thoroughly recommend it. It opened my eyes to a lot of things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm constantly monologuing in my head, usually in connection with my current plot for world domination *** maniacal laugh ***

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By *ady CurvaceousWoman
over a year ago

Kent

That sounds rough Mrs. X

Yes, it bad at the moment, I'm going through some tough times. But I'm a fighter.

I can relate 100% and I know it's horrible. You are a gorgeous lady and those thoughts are intrusive and untrue. You'll come through it stronger.

I'll take a look. Thanks

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I'm constantly monologuing in my head, usually in connection with my current plot for world domination *** maniacal laugh ***

C. "

*Hides commonly used domination tools*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I do. It's constant and the only time it stops is when I somehow finally fall asleep. I wish I could just turn myself off sometimes though.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I think just about everybody does, don't they? It's completely normal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think I do yes, as in conversations in your head? Sometimes I mumble the answers to questions Ive asked myself under my breath and my daughter always asks who Im talking too

Yes I do that too. I also rehearse upcoming conversations...sometimes out loud..stops people sitting too close to me on the bus..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. It's constant and the only time it stops is when I somehow finally fall asleep. I wish I could just turn myself off sometimes though. "

It's a bugger when they wake you up at 3am though , and won't let you get back to sleep..then the alarm goes off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think just about everybody does, don't they? It's completely normal. "

My partner doesn't. I can't imagine what that's like.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Yes I do. It's constant and the only time it stops is when I somehow finally fall asleep. I wish I could just turn myself off sometimes though. "

Have you tried taking the batteries out?

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By *onderboy84Man
over a year ago

Tamworth

I am constantly talking to myself and arguing usually..

Running through all sorts of scenarios

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. It's constant and the only time it stops is when I somehow finally fall asleep. I wish I could just turn myself off sometimes though.

Have you tried taking the batteries out?

Yes! I've even tried turning it on and off again but it never works.

But yes Victor ^ it is a nightmare at nighttime especially!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think just about everybody does, don't they? It's completely normal.

My partner doesn't. I can't imagine what that's like. "

Nope they don't.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I love my internal monologue. Keeps me feeling very grounded. Some days it is a little like “good cop” “bad cop” though

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I think just about everybody does, don't they? It's completely normal. "

I don't and frankly, I find it baffling to comprehend what it must be like. Neither of us appear to have this internal voice/monologue. Perhaps we're both zombies?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This always blows my mind, can't get my head round it. How can you not have an internal monologue, bizarre. I've got a friend you can't visualise things, which is just as odd. So if you said to her "apple", she can't see it in her mind.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"This always blows my mind, can't get my head round it. How can you not have an internal monologue, bizarre. I've got a friend you can't visualise things, which is just as odd. So if you said to her "apple", she can't see it in her mind. "

Yep, can't visualise things either. I'm probably a robot or something

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

It's just thinking without words

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By *hatChattyGuyMan
over a year ago

folkestone

...anyone know how to make it stop?

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it. "

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Internal dialogue is standard for me. More active some of the time.

The questions that we ask ourselves are some of the most important. Even 'What do I need?'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have voices in my head all the time , day and night ,why is there a god called dog ?

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

"I think just about everybody does, don't they? It's completely normal.

My partner doesn't. I can't imagine what that's like. "
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I thought you were going to say "I can't imagine what's going through his mind"!

Seriously though, I think that's very unusual.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

I don't have an internal monologue.

But I do pre-empt conversations and actions in advance.

I survive and thrive in order and structure.

Chaos and unplanned activities are anathema to me.

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

Continually. The voices in my head even argue with each other.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Here's a question that pops up on my FB feed every now and then and always blows up. Curious to see what you bunch of deviants think about it.

Do you have an internal monologue? As in an internal narration you hear all the time.

Or do you not have that?"
you talk to yourself, yes suppose I do, it's called thinking out loud, guess it's away of getting you on track, giving yourself a pep talk

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By *inkyfun2013Couple
over a year ago

lewisham

Yes I do. And when I'm in France my monologue is often in French - which is a real pain because I find myself using a lot of mental energy trying to find the right words. (My French is not at all brilliant). Anyone else find this when abroad?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its not so much internal im often found arguing with myself

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By *N4funCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

Yes and it won't stop ruining my time on Fab

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Constantly, very annoying when i'm trying to get to sleep

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

I thought everyone had this but it appears some people don’t. I can’t get my head around it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not so much anymore. When I was growing up, I was on my own alot so it was always there.

Now only if I witness something stupid by others or just need expert advice on something...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All the fucking time. It helps me to get to know myself better

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy "

So I'm crazy because I don't have this internal voice thing and because I don't visualise things? Right.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Yes. It’s a bit like a film voiceover

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By *humper.Man
over a year ago

northumberland/scotland

Yes. And he's a self critical asshole

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy "

Judge, as in judging yourself? That’s not good.

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy

So I'm crazy because I don't have this internal voice thing and because I don't visualise things? Right. "

Not crazy just Aphantasia

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By *humper.Man
over a year ago

northumberland/scotland

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy "

Disagree. I'd happily live without mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy

Disagree. I'd happily live without mine "

You shouldn’t and should embrace them. Try to understand where they are coming from, which feelings are entangled with those monologues. How accurate they are and so on. Until you manage to control them or at control the perspective you have on them.

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Yes, most of the time, very rarely is it quiet in my head.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

I can totally relate to this! My anxiety whom I call Astrid has been a right bitch lately

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes I do. It's not nasty or nice just plays the role of narrator of my life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. It's not nasty or nice just plays the role of narrator of my life. "

Most of us do, but i know someone who hasn't.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My internal monologue is somewhere between the narration from Stand By Me, and Peep Show

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I have a positive inner monologue. I've always played out life in my head, without knowing why.

I was a fantasist growing up, so that may be part of it.

My internal monologue now escapes from my mouth; making me the sad lady who talks out loud to herself as she walks to the shops.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Yes. Keeps me sane in this mad old world

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Yes I do. It's not nasty or nice just plays the role of narrator of my life.

Most of us do, but i know someone who hasn't. "

How do we know that most of us do?

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Yes I do. It's not nasty or nice just plays the role of narrator of my life.

Most of us do, but i know someone who hasn't. "

Is that as in a literal Narrator? Like

"He grabbed the kettle, reached over to the tap and poured in"

Does it describe everything you do?

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

Self talk is constant apart from during sleep, butcthen it pops up via dreams.

What it's about varies.

Mine is influenced by my non neuro typical brain conditions, my ptsd effects, my irritation levels and the nag in my mind to do stuff to make my life slightly more liveable.

For the happier thoughts it's often cor, look at the bum on her

yep. Guilty.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

Or its a sign of madness talking and answering yourself

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By *humper.Man
over a year ago

northumberland/scotland

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy

Disagree. I'd happily live without mine

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. "

Suprisingly insightful. Ill take that onboard, thanksm

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"Yes I do. I thought it was normal until after speaking to other people I realised not everyone has it.

Yeah everyone should have an inner judge it keeps us grounded as decent humans if you don’t have one your just running of crazy

Disagree. I'd happily live without mine

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Suprisingly insightful. Ill take that onboard, thanksm

I agree... after a dodgy couple of weeks time for a bit of reflection.. and I don't mean look in a mirror

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By *estsom2017Man
over a year ago

Williton

When I am working something out at work it is an almost full on conservation, I do get some strange looks sometimes especially if I swear at myself and use my name.

Normally it just a quiet monologue but it can get to be a 2 sided affair. Yes, it can be worrying.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Yes I do. It's not nasty or nice just plays the role of narrator of my life.

Most of us do, but i know someone who hasn't.

Is that as in a literal Narrator? Like

"He grabbed the kettle, reached over to the tap and poured in"

Does it describe everything you do?"

No, it's genderless too unless like me it's a woman. Literally describing my life to myself would be deadly boring.

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By *arkcrystalMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Only on Tuesdays

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

Isn’t that just called thinking??

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By *hatChattyGuyMan
over a year ago

folkestone

This, especially recently! I'm tearing myself to bits

and tbh as neggy as my inner monologue is, he's not wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an internal monologue, I think in words and phrases too. Not pictures.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Yes I do and she doesn’t half go on a bit

it’s constant head chatter, questions and thoughts. Obviously I’m not consciously noticing them all the time but they are there.

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By *ontWannaMissASwingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

My brain never shuts up. If it's not an internal monologue then there's a song or a tune stuck in there. Can be quite annoying.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My internal monologue never stops! It’s 24/7, not sure if that’s normal or not

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Isn’t that just called thinking??"

No. Some people think in an internal voice and some people like myself think in weird abstract webs without language.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Or do you not have that?"

*Woody nods his head with certainty.

Oh yes.! I talk to myself to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My brain never shuts up. If it's not an internal monologue then there's a song or a tune stuck in there. Can be quite annoying. "

I feel you. And then when I get in a situation where I want to remember the song lyrics, can I? No I can’t. Just one verse or chorus. Maddening

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By *emma HoldenTV/TS
over a year ago

Ramsey

Yeah but I kinda have 2 to contend with. The guy doing day to day stuff in mundane world working & running home, plus the girl constantly looking for the next look or opportunity to dress. Tug of war that never stops

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I do, but I think it happens less now. Hard to explain but I kind of have imagines instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup, like John Dorian over here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually just talk to my dogs. They look at me bemused, tilt their head to one side prick up an ear and listen....

And then tell me what they think, their answer is usually....biscuits

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By *hatboy40Man
over a year ago

glos

Constantly, nice to know it’s not just me though by the looks of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do, always thought it came from being a voracious reader. Developed my own little narrator's voice.

The trouble starts if my filter goes on the fritz and I listen to it too much coz she's a hardcore takenoshit kinda person.... truths escape me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine whistles a lot ....no wait, that’s tinitis

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

We both do.

C tends to vocalise hers a little at times.

Mine only surfaces when the dark clouds gather

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. And when I'm in France my monologue is often in French - which is a real pain because I find myself using a lot of mental energy trying to find the right words. (My French is not at all brilliant). Anyone else find this when abroad?"

I can't speak French, but I definitely get this when I'm in Spain, monologue is twice as long because it's Spanish first, then translates it to English

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I can't speak French, but I definitely get this when I'm in Spain, monologue is twice as long because it's Spanish first, then translates it to English

When I'm immersed in the Spanish language, my brain wholly flips to Spanish and I forget to speak English with my husband sometimes. I have to stop and think. Weird

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By *tew008Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

No I don’t seem too, although I kind of do when I speak japanese cause I have to think about it first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't speak French, but I definitely get this when I'm in Spain, monologue is twice as long because it's Spanish first, then translates it to English

When I'm immersed in the Spanish language, my brain wholly flips to Spanish and I forget to speak English with my husband sometimes. I have to stop and think. Weird

One of my lecturers in uni was asked when would you consider yourself fluent, since languages never stop evolving etc. He said, when you dream in that language it's a good indicator

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Now and again inspector clouseau from the pink panther films has a chat

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