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Is it normal to talk to yourself, in your head and out loud? to have a conversation to yourself as if your talking to someone else but your not?

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Dr. Keegan Duchicela answered

Talking to yourself: I wouldn't say it's particularly concerning, especially if it's not associated with any other symptoms of, say, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Answered 6/14/2013

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A member asked:

Is it normal to talk to yourself, in your head and out loud? to have a conversation to yourself as if your talking to someone else but your not?

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Dr. Keegan Duchicela answered

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