Talking to myself in my head

Mindfulness can help you focus. I take abilify and it helps me not to talk to myself. I also meditate. That helps. It is sometimes hard to focus on the moment, or the "now". But with the coping skills I mentioned you can do it. I don't know if it is depression, I think it may be a part of it. Or just learning to focus on what you are doing at the time.

"mindful.org" is a good site to start with.

You aren't crazy, you just need to learn the coping skills. Before I couldn't stand a lot of noise, now I can block it out.

Best wishes. Also the first thread on the forum called "depression resources" has many sites and numbers if you need. Books to read too.

Hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...

Just wondering...what are the discussions about? Are they fruitful thoughts? Are they confusion? I had a very hard time with racing thoughts. Not all of them were 'problem solving'. Have an honest talk with your doctor. Maybe try writing it down. I found lists to be helpful. Prioritizing things. Figuring out what is 'mine' and 'not mine' to deal with. I still have to 'make' myself ask "How are YOU?". My tendency for self centeredness needs constant attention! lol

feyraven,

have you received our posts? How are you feeling today.

Peace
Trina

Feyraven - I always talk to myself. Get some of the best answers that way!

I, too, don't remember a time when there wasn't some sort of conversation going on up there. But I don't verbalize unless I'm alone. I'm a multi-tasker; it may be the ADD. I never considered that.

Growing up was tough; my parents were always acting like there was 'something wrong' with me. Sent off to child-psychologists, etc. Never any meds. Just a lot of spanking, disapproval from my father, difficult or non-existant friendships, etc. My mom was the silent one; she was a bit fearful of my Dad.

We (my sister and I) were raised to be tough and resilient. Farmers! My baby brother, 4 years my junior, was raised by Mom. He was a sensitive, frail kid. Unfortunately, his 'frailty' got the better of him and at 54 years of age he committed suicide.

So I think growing up tough and feeling no limits has saved me to battle another day! And what interesting conversations me, myself, and I have!

I'm sensitive to too much back-ground noise, too. But I've lost the hearing in my left ear, and can't make out words, I can just tell someone is talking by the sound. This makes things more challenging.

If you want to focus on what your children are sharing with you, could you go into another room or outside so you can be 'in the moment' with them? TV can be terribly distracting.

There might be some body chemistry that is going on, outside of depression, that is causing this 'head chatter.' I agree with the others that it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor about this.

May you find peace, amidst the hub-bub of modern life!
Ingrid

Hi Pitmom! I don't think they're fruitful thoughts at all as they confused me. I have episodes of racing thoughts that can be very distracting when I need to focus on something. You're suggestion to write down my thoughts seems plausible. I'll do this before my first appointment then! I'm still afraid of what the doctor would say but I really need something to help with my condition.

Thanks!

Hi Feyraven, I am glad you got away for a bit. Glad you posted again. Sounds like you are going to work on getting help with this. I hope you do. Like I say, you aren't crazy. You probably just got a lot on your mind. It is hard to think straight.

I hope things get better soon.

Hugs, Karen...

Welcome back! Please let us know how the doctor visit goes!