April 23, 2025 By Isabella M. Green
Lately, I’ve been talking to myself more than usual. And by talking, I mean full-on conversations—like I’m hanging out with a group of friends or having a discussion about my day. I didn’t really think it was weird at first, but now I’m starting to wonder if it’s crossing a line.
It’s not like I’m just muttering to myself here and there. I actually create entire scenarios in my head, where I’m having conversations with people who aren’t there. It’s like I’m playing a role, acting out what I would say or how I would respond if I were in a certain situation. Sometimes, I even catch myself doing it when I’m out in public or when I’m alone in my room, and I’ll just stop and think, “Wait, did I just have an entire conversation with myself? Did I just imagine all of that?”
I don’t think it’s a big deal, but the more it happens, the more I’m starting to feel like maybe I’m losing touch with reality. It’s not like I’m thinking about dangerous or weird things, it’s just that my mind creates these scenarios, almost like I’m living a second life in my head. It’s almost like daydreaming, but it feels so much more real, like I can physically feel the emotions of the scenario as if they’re happening in real time.
What bothers me is when I snap back to reality, and I realize none of that actually happened. It’s just been me, talking to myself and creating stories that don’t exist. I feel a little disconnected, like I’m more in tune with my thoughts than with the real world. And it’s starting to get harder to distinguish when I’m actually talking to someone or just continuing the conversation in my head.
Is this normal? It’s not like I’m imagining a different life, but it’s almost like I’m rehearsing different versions of conversations I wish I could have or scenarios I might face in the future. It’s like I’m preparing for everything, except I’m doing it all alone in my head.
I’m not sure if it’s a sign of mental illness, or if it’s just a habit I’ve developed. But it’s been bugging me lately, and I’m not sure if I should be worried. Sometimes it feels like I’m losing touch with reality, but at the same time, I don’t know how to stop. It’s almost comforting in a way, like a way to cope with stress or loneliness. But at the same time, I just want to be fully present in the moment and not keep getting lost in these conversations that are only happening inside my head.
So, if anyone else has felt like this, I’d love to know if this is something normal or if it’s a sign I need to slow down. Maybe I’m just overthinking, but it’s starting to feel a little overwhelming.