Do you talk to yourself and, if so, what do you say? - NRAS

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Do you talk to yourself and, if so, what do you say?

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I say 'right get moving' if I've been sitting too long, 'what is going on now?' if I'm annoyed with something.

I always seem to announce 'tea' to myself before getting up and making it πŸ˜„ and I often ask my cat: 'what do you see?' Funny he doesn't answer.

These are all my usual 'printable' phrases 😊

What do you say?

Have a great Friday xx

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Lolabridge profile image
Lolabridge

All of those! I just told myself β€œtime for breakfast - now what shall I have?β€πŸ™„

in reply to Lolabridge

Ha ha πŸ˜„ enjoy your breakfast xx

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Carolsos in reply to Lolabridge

Likewise

Oshgosh profile image
Oshgosh

I know what you mean.I talk to myself and to the cat.he doesn’t say a lot,just wow and rap,don’t ask,he’s only started β€œtalking” this year.M husband pecks my head about it,but he’s the same.

At least I don’t answer myself back.

I won’t mention what I say when I get breathless going upstairs..

Hope your day is ok.x

Thanks- you too. Aw that is nice you talk to your cat too. 🐾 It must be comforting or something when we like to hear our own voice. πŸ’

Yep. β€œSort yerself out lass” was uttered just now as I need to get my breakfast (don’t usually have a Yorkshire accent πŸ˜‚). I’ve lived alone most of my adult life, so a running commentary isn’t unusual πŸ€ͺ.

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sylvi

As everything fal through my fingers i cuss myself a lot.xxxxxπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Mmrr profile image
Mmrr

A great post.Get yourself moving is my favourite to myself, and what will I do now ?

Bootoo profile image
Bootoo

If you live on your own as I do you have to talk to yourself otherwise nothing would get done πŸ˜‚ someone has to tell me to stop sitting on my behind and sort out the cleaning , washing, ironing etc .... or I can just stay quiet and sit here with yet another cup of tea talking to you lot, which is much nicer than housework πŸ‘ I've nothing to say to me at the minute so tea it is πŸ‘πŸ˜‚

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jeffersonsam99

Ha ha ha very nice topic to discuss... Really each and every people talk themselves at some situation. Many times , I talk myself during my exam time.

sunnyweek profile image
sunnyweek

Come on Jean what are you going to do. Motivation sometimes lacking!

MadBunny profile image
MadBunny

I'd get banned if I posted some of the things I say to myself - especially if I'm having a bad day πŸ€—πŸ€£

Green230461 profile image
Green230461

I have to work myself up to attempting the stairs! I try to bring everything down in the morning but there is always something left behind. I also chide myself when I feel down I hear my old dads voice in my head telling me to pull myself together and get on with it! Amazing he has been dead 26 years………!

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Bootoo in reply to Green230461

I think he's in league with my dad πŸ˜‚ (my pops has been gone 13 years)

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Green230461 in reply to Bootoo

I’m sure these chatty deceased parents are in cahoots! Have a good weekend 🌹

Neonkittie17 profile image
Neonkittie17 in reply to Green230461

I understand you well πŸ˜πŸ˜„

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nomoreheels

I don't tend to talk to myself… yet! I talk to others when driving, my h often says they can't hear you, what's the point?! I do talk to my dog, &, though you may doubt it, she does understand or responds as I’d expect. Hugs & snuggles when asked & the usual tricks but it's hugs that make the difference. 😊

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Marionfromhappydays in reply to nomoreheels

I'm like Murray Walker when I drive,constant stream of commentary and it even drives me mad.

πŸ™„

nomoreheels profile image
nomoreheels in reply to Marionfromhappydays

Thanks Liz, good to know I’m not alone in doing it! 😜

Green230461 profile image
Green230461 in reply to Marionfromhappydays

I have my best arguments with myself I am so unreasonable

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CagneysMum in reply to nomoreheels

Haha, thought it was just me who talked out loud to people (who aren’t actually there) when driving. .. including full blown discussions with my dear mum who’s been gone 12 years. Been glad to wear a mask so that passing motorists can’t witness my madness πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

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Ha ha lovin all the replies 😊 πŸ«– 🍡 πŸ’

Soreknees2016 profile image
Soreknees2016

For me it’s usually β€˜what did I come in here for?’!

in reply to Soreknees2016

Me too - that is becoming a thing πŸ‘πŸ˜„

in reply to Soreknees2016

That is actually my life 😝. Also, β€œWhere are my glasses??” [which are usually on top of my head].

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Happygranny1958

Usually it's 'I could have had it done by now instead of just sitting thinking about it' or 'come on, get yerself moving'.

in reply to Happygranny1958

Me too 😊 πŸ’

Charlie9890 profile image
Charlie9890

I talk to myself going round the shops. Its good to have a mask on so no one can see 😁.

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Garnacha in reply to Charlie9890

Hahaha that's exactly what I do 🀣 & I'm so glad I'm wearing a mask as I've got into the habit of pulling faces when people are rude πŸ˜… not verbally rude just reaching for things across me, or if I move my trolley for someone to pass them not acknowledging it, god help me when masks are no longer worn πŸ˜… πŸ˜„

Charlie9890 profile image
Charlie9890 in reply to Garnacha

I know that's what I keep thinking. I will be the only person wearing a mask 😷 x

Grayling profile image
Grayling

****************************************************************************** thats my answer

Knip profile image
Knip

Oh yes I do. I quite often will say 'Oh you stupid women, look what you've done now!' The big problem with that is that, frequently, my husband hasn't heard the first part of the sentence and retorts 'How come I'm to blame, I wasn't anywhere near it'! I do have a hearing problem but oh, my goodness me, he has a listening one! One friend talking about her husband, referred to it as 'selective hearing loss'! Has anyone else experienced this? Thank goodness for a sense of humour! πŸ˜‚ Laughing is far better than a barney!

in reply to Knip

Absolutely ☺ xx

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sampete

Never used bad language before PMS & RA , but people I know would be horrified if they could hear what I'm saying under my breath when I drop something for the 100th time . Only audible thing I say is for God's sake someone up there must really hate me.πŸ˜‚

Neonkittie17 profile image
Neonkittie17

Often rude words!

Jayyyydddeee profile image
Jayyyydddeee

πŸ˜‚ I love this post, I am glad I'm not the only one πŸ˜‚

in reply to Jayyyydddeee

😍 xx

Happy5 profile image
Happy5

haha oh yes, have talked to my self since a child. Content varies as you can imagine.These days there's alot of "C'mon girl you can do it" Other times dependent on what I wish to do, includes alot of chastising my hands that no longer function as they should.

As I say my best chats are with myself, no disagreements ;)

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Tourk

Time to worry is when your cat starts talking back.Yes spring is knocking on the door, time to dust of the cobwebs.

It's not always easy to get moving, for some just sitting up is a challenge.

For me it's overcoming pain, so temping just to stay in bed. I work it so when the painkillers take the edge off, it's my time to shine lol

On a good day sitting in the garden with the chickens and yes I do talk to them, all I get back is "Stop talking and give us mealworms ". I've still got pain-free movement in three figures so they are lucky. Even if its only for half an hour it's good to get out.

Clare-NRAS profile image
Clare-NRASPartnerNRAS

Inner dialogue is great and sometimes I often give myself a good talking to in the mirror but I do worry when I start having a full blown argument with myself. Nowt wrong with a bit of internal banter πŸ˜€

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