Talking to yourself

[[Tu...]]

Does anyone find yourself talking out loud to yourself a lot? Apparently my family thinks I'm going crazy, because they've heard me talking to myself. They are even thinking about sending to a mental institution. I talk out loud to myself because I'm completely alone in this nightmare and no one understands the hell I'm going through. I have no support, no one to go to. The only person I have is myself -- I'm the only person who gets it. So I just explain the process out loud to myself and say things like, "Ok Tom, this is just a symptom of benzo withdrawal, you're GABA receptors aren't functioning right. This is part of the healing process. Give it time." And just pep talks like "hang in there. You're gonna make it. You're gonna come out of this infinitely stronger".

 

Anyways, I know my mind is messed up, and I am talking out loud to myself a lot more now. Just wondering if anyone does the same or am I going crazy.

[[In...]]

I have no idea where you are in the process, what you're taking, what you've stopped, etc..... But like most of us here this is perfectly normal and to be expected. Try to have your family come on here and read the parker message "what is happening in your brain" (or something similarly titled) or print it out for them.

 

If you are "simply" just going through benzo w/d and aren't suicidal then going to a mental institution sounds like a pretty poor idea. Maybe they can spend the time to gain a bit more understanding of what exactly is going on with you and how long the process can take. There are also some very good youtube videos by a guy with the user name "klonopin kills" which you can show others to help them understand.

 

I'm always mumbling something to myself, no big deal. Definitely not crazy 

[[Tu...]]

I have no idea where you are in the process, what you're taking, what you've stopped, etc..... But like most of us here this is perfectly normal and to be expected. Try to have your family come on here and read the parker message "what is happening in your brain" (or something similarly titled) or print it out for them.

 

If you are "simply" just going through benzo w/d and aren't suicidal then going to a mental institution sounds like a pretty poor idea. Maybe they can spend the time to gain a bit more understanding of what exactly is going on with you and how long the process can take. There are also some very good youtube videos by a guy with the user name "klonopin kills" which you can show others to help them understand.

 

I'm always mumbling something to myself, no big deal. Definitely not crazy 

 

I'm 40 months into withdrawal. I've tried explaining all this to my family but they are extremely dismissive. They get angry every time I bring it up now. I've seen klonopinkills videos in the past but it looks like he took down his channel -- can't find his videos now.

[[be...]]

Does anyone find yourself talking out loud to yourself a lot? Apparently my family thinks I'm going crazy, because they've heard me talking to myself. They are even thinking about sending to a mental institution. I talk out loud to myself because I'm completely alone in this nightmare and no one understands the hell I'm going through. I have no support, no one to go to. The only person I have is myself -- I'm the only person who gets it. So I just explain the process out loud to myself and say things like, "Ok Tom, this is just a symptom of benzo withdrawal, you're GABA receptors aren't functioning right. This is part of the healing process. Give it time." And just pep talks like "hang in there. You're gonna make it. You're gonna come out of this infinitely stronger".

 

Anyways, I know my mind is messed up, and I am talking out loud to myself a lot more now. Just wondering if anyone does the same or am I going crazy.

 

You are only saying out loud what others think in their head. I personally don't think that constitutes going to a mental institution. You are not completely alone. You have us here and we care about you very much and understand what you are going through. We are here night or day for you. And you know what? You are going to come out of this infinitely stronger. I did.

[[In...]]

40 months is a long time, but there are plenty of people having difficulty after 3 or 4 years. Regular people who haven't experienced this run out of compassion, but there is a protracted board here with plenty of people and plenty of compassion. Stop by sometime if you haven't already.

 

How much progress do you feel you have made over the 40 months? Any symptoms improve or vanish?

[[Tu...]]

40 months is a long time, but there are plenty of people having difficulty after 3 or 4 years. Regular people who haven't experienced this run out of compassion, but there is a protracted board here with plenty of people and plenty of compassion. Stop by sometime if you haven't already.

 

How much progress do you feel you have made over the 40 months? Any symptoms improve or vanish?

 

I've frequented the protracted thread for a couple of months now. It's really hard to know where I'm at in my recovery. I know I'm a lot better than I was a year ago. But it just seems like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Every time I think I'm getting better and the end is near I get blasted by a wave that sends me back to the beginning.

[[Tu...]]

Does anyone find yourself talking out loud to yourself a lot? Apparently my family thinks I'm going crazy, because they've heard me talking to myself. They are even thinking about sending to a mental institution. I talk out loud to myself because I'm completely alone in this nightmare and no one understands the hell I'm going through. I have no support, no one to go to. The only person I have is myself -- I'm the only person who gets it. So I just explain the process out loud to myself and say things like, "Ok Tom, this is just a symptom of benzo withdrawal, you're GABA receptors aren't functioning right. This is part of the healing process. Give it time." And just pep talks like "hang in there. You're gonna make it. You're gonna come out of this infinitely stronger".

 

Anyways, I know my mind is messed up, and I am talking out loud to myself a lot more now. Just wondering if anyone does the same or am I going crazy.

 

You are only saying out loud what others think in their head. I personally don't think that constitutes going to a mental institution. You are not completely alone. You have us here and we care about you very much and understand what you are going through. We are here night or day for you. And you know what? You are going to come out of this infinitely stronger. I did.

 

Thanks so much for this. Just knowing there's people out there that understand takes away some of the pain.

[Guest [Mi...]]

Does anyone find yourself talking out loud to yourself a lot? Apparently my family thinks I'm going crazy, because they've heard me talking to myself. They are even thinking about sending to a mental institution. I talk out loud to myself because I'm completely alone in this nightmare and no one understands the hell I'm going through. I have no support, no one to go to. The only person I have is myself -- I'm the only person who gets it. So I just explain the process out loud to myself and say things like, "Ok Tom, this is just a symptom of benzo withdrawal, you're GABA receptors aren't functioning right. This is part of the healing process. Give it time." And just pep talks like "hang in there. You're gonna make it. You're gonna come out of this infinitely stronger".

 

Anyways, I know my mind is messed up, and I am talking out loud to myself a lot more now. Just wondering if anyone does the same or am I going crazy.

 

I think you're quite healthy - your self-talk is very positive and upbeat.

 

When I'm out walking my dog, people think I'm talking to her. Sometimes I am and sometimes I'm just jabbering. I jabbered alot during acute and it's gotten a lot better. At least what you're saying makes sense - mine was complete nonsense!

[[Ja...]]

Does anyone find yourself talking out loud to yourself a lot? Apparently my family thinks I'm going crazy, because they've heard me talking to myself. They are even thinking about sending to a mental institution. I talk out loud to myself because I'm completely alone in this nightmare and no one understands the hell I'm going through. I have no support, no one to go to. The only person I have is myself -- I'm the only person who gets it. So I just explain the process out loud to myself and say things like, "Ok Tom, this is just a symptom of benzo withdrawal, you're GABA receptors aren't functioning right. This is part of the healing process. Give it time." And just pep talks like "hang in there. You're gonna make it. You're gonna come out of this infinitely stronger".

 

Anyways, I know my mind is messed up, and I am talking out loud to myself a lot more now. Just wondering if anyone does the same or am I going crazy.

 

I think you're quite healthy - your self-talk is very positive and upbeat.

 

When I'm out walking my dog, people think I'm talking to her. Sometimes I am and sometimes I'm just jabbering. I jabbered alot during acute and it's gotten a lot better. At least what you're saying makes sense - mine was complete nonsense!

 

It was actually normal for me to calmly talk to myself before wd, then I stopped snd knew something wrong. Talking to yourself, contrary to popular opinion, doesn't mean you have a mentsl disorder.

 

[Guest [Mi...]]

Does anyone find yourself talking out loud to yourself a lot? Apparently my family thinks I'm going crazy, because they've heard me talking to myself. They are even thinking about sending to a mental institution. I talk out loud to myself because I'm completely alone in this nightmare and no one understands the hell I'm going through. I have no support, no one to go to. The only person I have is myself -- I'm the only person who gets it. So I just explain the process out loud to myself and say things like, "Ok Tom, this is just a symptom of benzo withdrawal, you're GABA receptors aren't functioning right. This is part of the healing process. Give it time." And just pep talks like "hang in there. You're gonna make it. You're gonna come out of this infinitely stronger".

 

Anyways, I know my mind is messed up, and I am talking out loud to myself a lot more now. Just wondering if anyone does the same or am I going crazy.

 

I think you're quite healthy - your self-talk is very positive and upbeat.

 

When I'm out walking my dog, people think I'm talking to her. Sometimes I am and sometimes I'm just jabbering. I jabbered alot during acute and it's gotten a lot better. At least what you're saying makes sense - mine was complete nonsense!

 

It was actually normal for me to calmly talk to myself before wd, then I stopped snd knew something wrong. Talking to yourself, contrary to popular opinion, doesn't mean you have a mentsl disorder.

 

Doesn't it mean you're a genius? 

[[Te...]]

"Just because i talk to myself doesn't mean they aren't talking about me...i know it's the benzos kickin' my brain pan 'cause I can hear the pinging or is that just tinnitus why is that garbage truck so friggin LOUD when all I'm tryin' to do is walk the dog I wonder if I should treat him for fleas or if the pesticide will send me into a wave that would definitely be a drag but then the guy with the leaf blower is fixin' to ramp it up the dam mario andretti of leaf blowers crankin' up his machine" kinda talking to myself?  or just the"oh, THAT'S gonna leave a bruise" kinda talkin' to myself?

 

I'm well-versed in both kinds, and it tends to get me my own aisle at the store...but it does not qualify me for an extended  stay at the benzo-Hilton...it's just a healthier form of expressing myself that the alternative(which, by the way, is NOT something I really want to know or define)...

 

Hang in there, and talk till yer blue in the face...it's a form of therapy.      mike

[[Cm...]]

"Just because i talk to myself doesn't mean they aren't talking about me...i know it's the benzos kickin' my brain pan 'cause I can hear the pinging or is that just tinnitus why is that garbage truck so friggin LOUD when all I'm tryin' to do is walk the dog I wonder if I should treat him for fleas or if the pesticide will send me into a wave that would definitely be a drag but then the guy with the leaf blower is fixin' to ramp it up the dam mario andretti of leaf blowers crankin' up his machine" kinda talking to myself?  or just the"oh, THAT'S gonna leave a bruise" kinda talkin' to myself?

 

I'm well-versed in both kinds, and it tends to get me my own aisle at the sto

[[Pa...]]

My family thinks I now have Tourette’s because I just say random words, words that don’t make sense and call things by a different name. Almost everything has now been called a “machine”. I don’t do it intentionally but I have a hard time with names of items. Been like this for over two years now. Is this normal?

[[sh...]]

ow yes I certainly talk to my self all the time. I try to say positive things but often there also nasty words. And crying a lot especially when I am in such a bad pain as I am today again. I think talking and crying is also an expression so that we can deal with this nightmare… 🍀