Do you ever have a full conversation with yourself? It might feel weird to do, but it’s actually quite normal. According to TikTok, talking to yourself is actually good. Here’s how it works.
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Talking to yourself may be something you feel ashamed of. It is certainly not something you want to be caught doing. However, there is nothing wrong with it, it is actually good for you. There are a lot of people who have an internal dialogue, and people with an external dialogue. Talking to yourself is a good way to process your thoughts, the same goes for your emotions.
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Several people on TikTok are currently talking about talking to themselves. For example, there are people who talk to themselves because they know that you are always there to listen and answer. It is also a way for many people to ‘vent’. You just have to get something off your chest and you might be the perfect person to tell it to. It is also a way to get rid of stress. Talking to yourself can be very lighthearted and fun, but it can also be very helpful when you are struggling with something. According to some people on TikTok, it is even comparable to journaling or talking to a therapist.
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Why You Talk to Yourself
So talking to yourself can be very therapeutic, but why do we actually do it? It is a habit that is common among people who need to say their thoughts out loud in order to understand them. Sometimes saying a thought out loud can provide much more clarity than just thinking it. For many people, this helps to look at the problem you are dealing with from a different perspective. It is also a habit that occurs among overthinkers. For these people, it is a way to get their stress and anxiety out. According to TikTok, it is also a go to for creative and introspective types. It is a habit that many different types of people do, but you certainly do not have to fit into one of these boxes to do it.
Is talking to yourself okay?
Are you still wondering whether this habit is okay to have? The answer is yes. It can be a very effective coping mechanism for many people. It can also serve as a very nice alternative to talking to other people. Think for example of situations in which you find it uncomfortable to talk to others about something or when you are dealing with a secret. But sometimes it can also be very nice not to dump your stress on someone else. If this sounds appealing but you have never tried it, we definitely recommend that you do it. For example, try it while cooking or in the shower. Who knows, you might get something out of it too.
