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Really don't know how to handle this!
Right, I recently discovered a friend of mine doing something that I think a lot of people would think rather weird (I did too - still do, rather), and I'm really unsure as to how to go about this.
I basically walked in on her pretending that there was someone else in the room - that is, talking to herself (but as if she was talking to another person) and acting out things like hugging someone, laughing with someone, etc. She sort of stopped practically as soon as I walked in, and looked a bit shocked, and tried to act like she was just checking something on the wall.
This isn't the first time I've walked in on her doing this though, and she seems to be lost in her own little world sometimes. Both times I've overheard her, she's practically been reciting dialogue from TV shows that she watches, films, etc.. She doesn't do anything like drama classes or whatever, so I doubt she's rehearsing or something (that was one of the things I thought was going on, but it just seems so WEIRD).
Is she just lonely, or is there something going on, like in her head? I would have thought she'd be a bit old for imaginary friends (she's my age - 18) and she's got plenty of mates, plenty of people to confide in, etc.
I don't know how long she's been doing this for (I've only "caught" her twice) but she definitely doesn't do it when she's with us (her mates). She seems perfectly outgoing, etc., so I can't really understand what it is she's doing.
I also don't know whether to talk to her about it. She's obviously embarrassed because she stopped when I saw her, but if there's something going on, I wanna help her, etc. I've not told any of our friends, I've not spoken to her family about it. I'd rather talk to her first (after I get some advice from you lot). She's not brought it up since, however.
I don't know what to do!
I basically walked in on her pretending that there was someone else in the room - that is, talking to herself (but as if she was talking to another person) and acting out things like hugging someone, laughing with someone, etc. She sort of stopped practically as soon as I walked in, and looked a bit shocked, and tried to act like she was just checking something on the wall.
This isn't the first time I've walked in on her doing this though, and she seems to be lost in her own little world sometimes. Both times I've overheard her, she's practically been reciting dialogue from TV shows that she watches, films, etc.. She doesn't do anything like drama classes or whatever, so I doubt she's rehearsing or something (that was one of the things I thought was going on, but it just seems so WEIRD).
Is she just lonely, or is there something going on, like in her head? I would have thought she'd be a bit old for imaginary friends (she's my age - 18) and she's got plenty of mates, plenty of people to confide in, etc.
I don't know how long she's been doing this for (I've only "caught" her twice) but she definitely doesn't do it when she's with us (her mates). She seems perfectly outgoing, etc., so I can't really understand what it is she's doing.
I also don't know whether to talk to her about it. She's obviously embarrassed because she stopped when I saw her, but if there's something going on, I wanna help her, etc. I've not told any of our friends, I've not spoken to her family about it. I'd rather talk to her first (after I get some advice from you lot). She's not brought it up since, however.
I don't know what to do!
Maybe she's just one of those people that like to talk to themselves? Or maybe she's doing it to improve her conversation/talking skills or to increase her confidence? I have no idea!
If you are going to ask her why she does it then tread carefully- you dont want to risk insulting her or upsetting her if she takes what you say the wrong way!
If you are going to ask her why she does it then tread carefully- you dont want to risk insulting her or upsetting her if she takes what you say the wrong way!
Anonymous
Right, I recently discovered a friend of mine doing something that I think a lot of people would think rather weird (I did too - still do, rather), and I'm really unsure as to how to go about this.
I basically walked in on her pretending that there was someone else in the room - that is, talking to herself (but as if she was talking to another person) and acting out things like hugging someone, laughing with someone, etc. She sort of stopped practically as soon as I walked in, and looked a bit shocked, and tried to act like she was just checking something on the wall.
This isn't the first time I've walked in on her doing this though, and she seems to be lost in her own little world sometimes. Both times I've overheard her, she's practically been reciting dialogue from TV shows that she watches, films, etc.. She doesn't do anything like drama classes or whatever, so I doubt she's rehearsing or something (that was one of the things I thought was going on, but it just seems so WEIRD).
Is she just lonely, or is there something going on, like in her head? I would have thought she'd be a bit old for imaginary friends (she's my age - 18) and she's got plenty of mates, plenty of people to confide in, etc.
I don't know how long she's been doing this for (I've only "caught" her twice) but she definitely doesn't do it when she's with us (her mates). She seems perfectly outgoing, etc., so I can't really understand what it is she's doing.
I also don't know whether to talk to her about it. She's obviously embarrassed because she stopped when I saw her, but if there's something going on, I wanna help her, etc. I've not told any of our friends, I've not spoken to her family about it. I'd rather talk to her first (after I get some advice from you lot). She's not brought it up since, however.
I don't know what to do!
I basically walked in on her pretending that there was someone else in the room - that is, talking to herself (but as if she was talking to another person) and acting out things like hugging someone, laughing with someone, etc. She sort of stopped practically as soon as I walked in, and looked a bit shocked, and tried to act like she was just checking something on the wall.
This isn't the first time I've walked in on her doing this though, and she seems to be lost in her own little world sometimes. Both times I've overheard her, she's practically been reciting dialogue from TV shows that she watches, films, etc.. She doesn't do anything like drama classes or whatever, so I doubt she's rehearsing or something (that was one of the things I thought was going on, but it just seems so WEIRD).
Is she just lonely, or is there something going on, like in her head? I would have thought she'd be a bit old for imaginary friends (she's my age - 18) and she's got plenty of mates, plenty of people to confide in, etc.
I don't know how long she's been doing this for (I've only "caught" her twice) but she definitely doesn't do it when she's with us (her mates). She seems perfectly outgoing, etc., so I can't really understand what it is she's doing.
I also don't know whether to talk to her about it. She's obviously embarrassed because she stopped when I saw her, but if there's something going on, I wanna help her, etc. I've not told any of our friends, I've not spoken to her family about it. I'd rather talk to her first (after I get some advice from you lot). She's not brought it up since, however.
I don't know what to do!
Alternatively, perhaps her embarrassment stems from the assumption that you might misinterpret mere 'thinking aloud' as some form of mental illness; as, evidently, you have done.
I know she was quite lonely in school - she gets a lot of old schoolmates saying that she seems far more confident or something now.
But no, she doesn't act strange or anything with us, just off in her own little world sometimes, but that's probably just normal!
But no, she doesn't act strange or anything with us, just off in her own little world sometimes, but that's probably just normal!
I don't know whether it's normal, but i do that ALOT too. It's more of a personal thing and you can get into a habit of where you don't consciously realise you're doing it. Sometimes i do it for solace, when i dont feel like confiding in anyone about a certain problem or aspect of my life, i talk to myself about it (well pretend to talk to someone else) it just helps and you feel as if you've confided in someone. Not everyone's brain works in the same way i guess...But if one of MY friends approached me about it i'd be pretty darn embarassed. In my opinion i think you should just leave it..unless ofcourse it REALLY is bothering you. i mean don't we all hve our WEIRD attributes? It's just she's been...how do i phrase it? Caught red-handed if you like.
Thinking aloud, reciting poetry, practicing a speech, trying to memorise something, sounding out words, finding the best way to say something to someone... Don't just assume that because she wasn't directly addressing someone that she's crackers. More people talk to themselves than you'd think.
Maybe she's has some illness like A beautiful mind.
maybe she's just practising. you see it all the time on tv right? people talking to themselves in the mirror before a real event. of course on tv, its mostly for comedic effect but it does happen.
i think you should leave it as its probably not a big deal. but if it bothers you, just go up to her and say 'hey i dont want to make you feel uncomfortable or anything but you know a few weeks back, i notived you talked to yourself and i was just wondering... '
maybe she's just practising. you see it all the time on tv right? people talking to themselves in the mirror before a real event. of course on tv, its mostly for comedic effect but it does happen.
i think you should leave it as its probably not a big deal. but if it bothers you, just go up to her and say 'hey i dont want to make you feel uncomfortable or anything but you know a few weeks back, i notived you talked to yourself and i was just wondering... '
She sounds lonely, or maybe she wants a boyfriend? It might be like a self reassurance thing.
Anonymous
Right, I recently discovered a friend of mine doing something that I think a lot of people would think rather weird (I did too - still do, rather), and I'm really unsure as to how to go about this.
I basically walked in on her pretending that there was someone else in the room - that is, talking to herself (but as if she was talking to another person) and acting out things like hugging someone, laughing with someone, etc. She sort of stopped practically as soon as I walked in, and looked a bit shocked, and tried to act like she was just checking something on the wall.
This isn't the first time I've walked in on her doing this though, and she seems to be lost in her own little world sometimes. Both times I've overheard her, she's practically been reciting dialogue from TV shows that she watches, films, etc.. She doesn't do anything like drama classes or whatever, so I doubt she's rehearsing or something (that was one of the things I thought was going on, but it just seems so WEIRD).
Is she just lonely, or is there something going on, like in her head? I would have thought she'd be a bit old for imaginary friends (she's my age - 18) and she's got plenty of mates, plenty of people to confide in, etc.
I don't know how long she's been doing this for (I've only "caught" her twice) but she definitely doesn't do it when she's with us (her mates). She seems perfectly outgoing, etc., so I can't really understand what it is she's doing.
I also don't know whether to talk to her about it. She's obviously embarrassed because she stopped when I saw her, but if there's something going on, I wanna help her, etc. I've not told any of our friends, I've not spoken to her family about it. I'd rather talk to her first (after I get some advice from you lot). She's not brought it up since, however.
I don't know what to do!
I basically walked in on her pretending that there was someone else in the room - that is, talking to herself (but as if she was talking to another person) and acting out things like hugging someone, laughing with someone, etc. She sort of stopped practically as soon as I walked in, and looked a bit shocked, and tried to act like she was just checking something on the wall.
This isn't the first time I've walked in on her doing this though, and she seems to be lost in her own little world sometimes. Both times I've overheard her, she's practically been reciting dialogue from TV shows that she watches, films, etc.. She doesn't do anything like drama classes or whatever, so I doubt she's rehearsing or something (that was one of the things I thought was going on, but it just seems so WEIRD).
Is she just lonely, or is there something going on, like in her head? I would have thought she'd be a bit old for imaginary friends (she's my age - 18) and she's got plenty of mates, plenty of people to confide in, etc.
I don't know how long she's been doing this for (I've only "caught" her twice) but she definitely doesn't do it when she's with us (her mates). She seems perfectly outgoing, etc., so I can't really understand what it is she's doing.
I also don't know whether to talk to her about it. She's obviously embarrassed because she stopped when I saw her, but if there's something going on, I wanna help her, etc. I've not told any of our friends, I've not spoken to her family about it. I'd rather talk to her first (after I get some advice from you lot). She's not brought it up since, however.
I don't know what to do!
Im sure she probably finds some things u like doing weird.
Leave her to if it shes happy and not causing any harm. Shes probably just amusing herself as her friends are boring her. lol
ok to buck the trend in my opinion its kidnof weird, i mean talking maybe is one thing, although i prefer to do it in my head, then at least its more private, but like acting stuff out seemsa bit more extreme especailly hugging someone, i mean i dunno whether iw ould address it in fact i dunno what i'd do about it still seems a bit weird...
It doesn't really seem that weird. Everyone thinks aloud sometimes. I think maybe you want there to be a problem so you can brag about living with a crazy person.
If she begins to cause any harm to herself or somebody else then maybe that's when you should become a little concerned. She's probably just day dreaming or something, leave her be
If she begins to cause any harm to herself or somebody else then maybe that's when you should become a little concerned. She's probably just day dreaming or something, leave her be
I always talk to myself, but am very aware it's to myself and I don't act like it's somebody different. That seems odd. But leave her to it, she obviously isn't insane or anything, doesn't sound like it anyway.
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