Talking to yourself is really a good thing!! (Meaning no, you ain't crazy!)

Charean · 11-22-2002, 07:22 PM

http://www.ncbuy.com/news/wireless_n...B43J7H67021122

November 22, 2002 - Wireless Flash
Talking To Yourself Is Good For You

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Wireless Flash) -- Talking to yourself is considered a sign of insanity, but it might keep you from going crazy.

Swedish psychotherapist Per Naroskin speaks very highly about the benefits of "talking loudly to oneself."

Naroskin says talking out loud to no one in particular forces you to listen to yourself and, as a result, people work more efficiently and sleep better and develop talents they never realized they had.

If that doesn't leave you speechless, Naroskin says the talking technique is even better if you use lots of crazy accents and funny voices when you babble.

If talking to yourself is too lonely, Naroskin suggests starting out by gabbing with a pet, a plant, a car or, like Tom Hanks in "Castaway," a volleyball.

Naroskin's research appears in a new Swedish-language book, "The Benefits Of Talking Loudly To Oneself," and he is considering offers to translate it into English.

WillowIX · 11-22-2002, 07:24 PM

*talks out loud* Interesting. Does it mention talking with johnny? Are you still sane when doing that? (j/k)

Lord Starshadow · 11-22-2002, 07:24 PM

I always told myself that I wasn't crazy, but it's always great to have it confirmed!

johnny · 11-22-2002, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WillowIX:
*talks out loud* Interesting. Does it mention talking with johnny? Are you still sane when doing that? (j/k)

I think i don't love you anymore.

WillowIX · 11-22-2002, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
I think i don't love you anymore.

Aww johnny! You don´t? [img]graemlins/crying.gif[/img] B-b-but I love you. Please tell me you love me. Pweese! I promise I won´t set the bears on you anymore.

johnny · 11-22-2002, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WillowIX:

quote:
Originally posted by johnny:
I think i don't love you anymore.

Aww johnny! You don´t? [img]graemlins/crying.gif[/img] B-b-but I love you. Please tell me you love me. Pweese! I promise I won´t set the bears on you anymore. [/QUOTE]Okay, okay, i still love you.

Azred · 11-22-2002, 08:14 PM

I have been known to hold conversations with myself--imagine a debate in which both participants are actually the same person. My grasp on sanity and reality is actually quite firm; the fact that I can very quickly descend into apparent insanity proves this. Just ask Belle.... [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]

He does not, folks. Don't believe him, because he just made that up.

Yes, I do. How would you know, anyway? You weren't even there. *sheesh*

Whatever.

[ 11-22-2002, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: Azred ]

LordKathen · 11-22-2002, 08:56 PM

That depends on what your saying...

Charean · 11-22-2002, 09:08 PM

It is when you provoke yourself into a fight that you truly have a problem....

Azred · 11-22-2002, 09:31 PM

A little bit over the top, perhaps? Maybe so.... [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]

11-22-2002, 07:22 PM	#1
Charean Hathor Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Age: 61 Posts: 2,201	http://www.ncbuy.com/news/wireless_n...B43J7H67021122 November 22, 2002 - Wireless Flash Talking To Yourself Is Good For You STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Wireless Flash) -- Talking to yourself is considered a sign of insanity, but it might keep you from going crazy. Swedish psychotherapist Per Naroskin speaks very highly about the benefits of "talking loudly to oneself." Naroskin says talking out loud to no one in particular forces you to listen to yourself and, as a result, people work more efficiently and sleep better and develop talents they never realized they had. If that doesn't leave you speechless, Naroskin says the talking technique is even better if you use lots of crazy accents and funny voices when you babble. If talking to yourself is too lonely, Naroskin suggests starting out by gabbing with a pet, a plant, a car or, like Tom Hanks in "Castaway," a volleyball. Naroskin's research appears in a new Swedish-language book, "The Benefits Of Talking Loudly To Oneself," and he is considering offers to translate it into English. __________________ And then there were 6.

11-22-2002, 07:24 PM	#2
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 51 Posts: 4,628	talks out loud Interesting. Does it mention talking with johnny? Are you still sane when doing that? (j/k) __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

11-22-2002, 07:24 PM	#3
Lord Starshadow Quintesson Join Date: October 3, 2002 Location: The plane of non-existence... and Michigan Age: 44 Posts: 1,087	I always told myself that I wasn't crazy, but it's always great to have it confirmed! __________________ Bah, I don\'t need a sig. You all don\'t care what I do anyway. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Razz]\" src=\"tongue.gif\" />

11-22-2002, 08:14 PM	#7
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	I have been known to hold conversations with myself--imagine a debate in which both participants are actually the same person. My grasp on sanity and reality is actually quite firm; the fact that I can very quickly descend into apparent insanity proves this. Just ask Belle.... [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] He does not, folks. Don't believe him, because he just made that up. Yes, I do. How would you know, anyway? You weren't even there. sheesh Whatever. [ 11-22-2002, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: Azred ] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

11-22-2002, 08:56 PM	#8
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 53 Posts: 3,166	That depends on what your saying... __________________

11-22-2002, 09:08 PM	#9
Charean Hathor Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Age: 61 Posts: 2,201	It is when you provoke yourself into a fight that you truly have a problem.... __________________ And then there were 6.

11-22-2002, 09:31 PM	#10
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	A little bit over the top, perhaps? Maybe so.... [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

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