Wellness
TikTok users and therapists approve.
Everyone has a few comforting quirks that they only indulge in behind closed doors.
For some, itslying on the floorto relax.
For others, its talking to themselves out loud.
This habit is way more common than you might think.
In fact, you might be surprised by how many people haveinternal or external!
dialoguesrunning throughout the day.
Believe it or not, its also good for you.
Read on below for everything you oughta know about this quirky little custom.
Another admitted theyll even start laughing during their conversations.
Creator@samherlingsaid he talks to himself as away to prevent overthinking.
For him, its a positive coping mechanism.
He went on to compare the habit to journaling or speaking to a therapist.
According to Auer, these are all completely legitimate reasons to talk to yourself.
Its one way your brain can make sense of things its like thinking out loud, she says.
Instead of keeping it all inside, youre giving your thoughts and feelings a place to go.
As one final perk, Auer says talking to yourself can also help you feel less lonely.
Hearing your thoughts spoken can clarify things in a way that just thinking cant, she says.
Sometimes hearing a problem spoken aloud also shifts your perspective and helps you figure out what to do next.
On TikTok, many people speculate its a go-to for creative or introspective types, too.
Is It OK To Talk To Yourself Out Loud?
Talking to yourself out loud can be a very healthy coping mechanism, she says.
Itll feel good to verbalize your emotions, validate your feelings, and keep yourself company.
Source:
Lauren Auer, LCPC, therapist, founder ofSteadfast Counseling
