Negative and positive self talk.

India
January 18, 2013 5:37am CST
I have observed recently that I do some self talk all the time in my mind. It is hard to interpret it all the time, but I have noticed it sometimes. I think it affects my mood and thinking a lot. It is also written at many places. What is the best way to control the thought and self talk. I was suggested the meditation, have you tried it? I have tried it a little and I think it is beneficial. What do you think?
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
When I am alone I talk to myself a lot. Without sound- but in my mind. I travel back in the past days or years trying to recall what are the things that I have learned and gained. When I am angry...I talk to myself and say.."stay calm- keep cool". I think it is normal to talk to ourselves -that's our way of controlling our emotions.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
21 Jan 13
We cannot avoid feeling angry when someone annoy us- or something bad happen. And dealing with anger is one of the hardest situation that anyone face off.
• India
21 Jan 13
Why you have to be angry? okay forget it, because I am afraid if you will become angry here, because reminding the situation makes you feel the same feeling which you were in. Okay that is a good way to calm down, thanks for sharing.
@vernaC (1491)
• Romania
18 Jan 13
You know what? I do that since I was a kid, sometimes just in my head and sometimes tlking out like in a normal conversation. I think it's normal because I feel normal. Talking with someone in a real conversation would help, or writing it down like what we do here in mylot.
• China
18 Jan 13
wow,I do selftalk too! Sometimes I think it's a subconscious manner, and I cannot control it. People see me and think I'm worried about something...but now I'm better, cos I'm used to it, and on the other hand I have less worries. I think you can relieve your burdens, forget about your worries and care more about the beautiful scene you see, and the people you meet, not just yourself. I don't think it's an illness, so be fine with it. When you feel you're selftalking, enjoy it. If it annoys you, think of something else, and consciously distract your attention.
• India
21 Jan 13
I am happy to see that so many people agree to it, and more are ladies yet who responded here. @Vernac, Do you realize it when you are talking, and do you change the self talk, I mean are able to control it? @Sarah, I agree to you it is not illness until it is up to a lesser extent in the case it is a negative self talk, because the depression is nothing but a bunch of the negative thoughts and perception about myself. My mind will do the negative talk about myself all the time. Once our mind starts doing it, it becomes a loophole and it is very difficult to get over it, and it may result in the depression. So I think it is very important to recognize the self talk which I do all the time, and the I have to see if there is something bad which I can correct about it. I think it can be corrected through the auto-suggestion.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
21 Jan 13
Positive self talk is what it takes many times especially in the stressful world and economy of right now. I know that many times the way you talk to yourself is how your outlook on life is.
• India
21 Jan 13
Yes, I think that is what monitors our behavior. So think positive and you will be more productive everywhere.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
I think that it is still best to talk to somebody if you have things in your mind. That way you can be told if what your thinking could be true or not. Or if it is something that is really good or otherwise.
• India
21 Jan 13
Yes, that is a good option because it is not easy to know your mind all the time. If there is someone whom you trust the most then you should talk the things.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
When I am sad or feel confused about something, I sometimes self talk too. I don;t think it is bad. I only do this when there is no one else for me to talk to or chat with and I am trapped with a very confusing situation. But it's all in my mind. I sometimes spill out some thoughts, questions actually... and then I'd be glad when a friend comes online. At least there'll be someone who can give me some advice. I don't think that you need medication. Just try to talk to some good and reliable friends.
• India
21 Jan 13
I think that is some kind of auto suggestion that you give to your mind. "All is well, All is well" is another example of it, was used in an Bollywood movie "Three idiots". Your advise is well taken. Thanks for sharing.
@rhoiena (109)
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
For me talking to my self is better than talking to other people. Because any words comes from my mouth can use it against me. Many people are not open minded for suggestion or comments. They think you criticize them.
• India
21 Jan 13
That is how I feel sometimes, I am afraid that I will hurt someone because I criticize a lot too. Now there are some new thoughts in my mind which are changing my view. I think no body really want to hurt the others.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
18 Jan 13
I don't let myself do the 'negative self talk' but I do think that internal, positive talk really does help your self esteem even when you are surrounded by insecurities. I do this to myself a lot. Insecurity can swallow you up... You have to remain positive about the future, about yourself, otherwise you will end up in a depressed slump. I haven't tried meditation but it would be worth it if you ask me. Let me know if it helps keep you positive.
• India
18 Jan 13
That is a good news for me, I hope that it really works.
@MaylaJay (349)
18 Jan 13
I try to talk to others, rather than myself, so that I don't get quite as negative toward myself. However, sometimes I give myself great pep talks. I can get myself to do what I hate the most: make lists! EEW! But I convince myself that I can get through it and that it's necessary.
• India
21 Jan 13
Doing what you don't like, in a way that you do the things which you like is the trait of being an entrepreneur. I don't remember the name of the entrepreneur, but I think it is true. One has to work in every situation, that shows how much control we have over emotions.
@ksktika (271)
• United States
18 Jan 13
i dont let myself self talk too much especially in negative side. but i think it's normal. yes you are right, try more meditation as much as you can. my first meditation was about 1 week, it cures your problems ! Believe me, and you can concentrate more than other people.