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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 513370" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>LOL, Janet. I had to smile at the questions about getting out of the house. I have the same problem. I've been trying to do a bit more since I've been back in therapy but it is a real challenge. My underlying thought about doing anything is "what's the point." Yeah, things are dark here. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I also have no friends in real life. Seriously, you guys are it. I don't think my therapist believed me when I told her there was no one I could call to go with- me to a movie or for a cup of coffee, LOL. It doesn't bother me a bit, but I guess most "normal" folks have a circle of friends. I just find that I have absolutely nothing in common with most people, and social interactions in person are really exhausting mentally for me. </p><p></p><p>I actually do the exact opposite of you in terms of self-talk. My thought processes are so negative and dark, I'll do anything to *not* think. I have a computer game I've been playing for years - can play it all day long, and not have a single solitary thought the entire time. Just fine as far as I'm concerned, but obviously it really isn't okay. Most of the time when I'm working, I can just focus on the work and not think - that did change in November, which is one of the things that prompted me to go back to therapy. Hard to be productive and accurate when I'm thinking my usual negative thoughts. I sure understand the concept of self-medication. Being oblivious beats the heck out of my usual state - my computer game is as close as I can get to oblivion.</p><p></p><p>I hope you do get a therapist who is a good fit. I know how incredibly hard it is to find someone who will take the time to get to understand where you're at, rather than just throwing quick fixes at you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 513370, member: 8"] LOL, Janet. I had to smile at the questions about getting out of the house. I have the same problem. I've been trying to do a bit more since I've been back in therapy but it is a real challenge. My underlying thought about doing anything is "what's the point." Yeah, things are dark here. :winking: I also have no friends in real life. Seriously, you guys are it. I don't think my therapist believed me when I told her there was no one I could call to go with- me to a movie or for a cup of coffee, LOL. It doesn't bother me a bit, but I guess most "normal" folks have a circle of friends. I just find that I have absolutely nothing in common with most people, and social interactions in person are really exhausting mentally for me. I actually do the exact opposite of you in terms of self-talk. My thought processes are so negative and dark, I'll do anything to *not* think. I have a computer game I've been playing for years - can play it all day long, and not have a single solitary thought the entire time. Just fine as far as I'm concerned, but obviously it really isn't okay. Most of the time when I'm working, I can just focus on the work and not think - that did change in November, which is one of the things that prompted me to go back to therapy. Hard to be productive and accurate when I'm thinking my usual negative thoughts. I sure understand the concept of self-medication. Being oblivious beats the heck out of my usual state - my computer game is as close as I can get to oblivion. I hope you do get a therapist who is a good fit. I know how incredibly hard it is to find someone who will take the time to get to understand where you're at, rather than just throwing quick fixes at you. [/QUOTE]
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