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Cirashala
Valinor
Mar 10 2015, 4:18am
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the voices in my head and I have lovely conversations 
Nah, I really do (though not with the voices lol). I'm a fan fiction writer (though I have written some original fiction, but only has a poem of mine for Veteran's Day ever gotten published- I haven't actively pursued publishing for anything original otherwise).
When I talk to myself, I am working out scenes and storylines for my characters in my fan fiction. I try different lines of dialogue mostly, and see what works best, what flows naturally, and (most importantly for dialogue) I make sure that what I'm saying can be mentally repeated back to me in the voice of the character (like if Gandalf is saying ___, does it sound like Gandalf would actually say that?). If the answer is yes, then I'm good to go (basically, if I can believably "hear" the character speak the line). If not, then I rework it until I can come up with a satisfactory string of dialogue.
It's an excellent way that I can act out and brainstorm my stories while working on all my other tasks (I'm a stay at home mom, but I also sew, cook everything from scratch/bake from scratch, garden, can, quilt, costume, archery, etc). And sometimes the dialogue I rehearse can almost visually "come to life" for me as well- if I can visualize a scene and hear the dialogue, I can write it no problem. If I can't, then it becomes a hundred times more difficult.
That trait of mine also helps tremendously in drama-I'm a fairly good actress (as well as a writer), and I think it's because I can immerse myself and lose myself within the scene to the point that I almost become the character who is speaking (and the opposite character who is responding). If I had the time, I'd become more active in my local community theater, but with two kids and adding homeschooling in the autumn, I couldn't do much more.
But yeah- when I talk to myself, it's usually because I'm brainstorming my story (I also talk to my reflection in the mirror- helps tremendously with describing facial expressions). My girls are so used to it that they ask me, "Who are you talking to?" and I say, "I'm working on my story" and they leave it at that 
Besides, I think I disturb people more with the fact that (when I'm well and my vocal cords aren't shot, unlike now  ) I sing all the time Even while grocery shopping sometimes (though I do get quieter when I go within five or six feet of people  ).
I have a feeling that creatively minded people, especially writers, often talk to themselves/their reflections as a brainstorming tool- I certainly know it works with me! 
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Alcarcalime
Tol Eressea
Mar 11 2015, 6:47am
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Very nice quote.
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Darkstone
Immortal
Mar 12 2015, 5:21pm
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Six stages:
I talk to myself.
I answer myself.
I argue with myself.
I lose those arguments with myself.
I get angry with myself.
I stop talking to myself until I apologize.
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Dame Ioreth
Tol Eressea
Mar 13 2015, 12:34am
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well, as long as you don't take things too far with yourself
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and unfriend yourself on Facebook! 
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Cirashala
Valinor
Mar 14 2015, 12:12am
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Bwahaha!
Did you buy yourself some nice roses for your apology? 
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Arveldis
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Mar 14 2015, 2:54am
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Like others have said, it's usually for concentration, but sometimes I do it to motivate myself. Just last week I was staggering up a hill on a bike ride and was talking to myself motivationally (or as motivationally as I could at that point), trying to convince myself to not give up. Honestly, I didn't even realize I was doing it until I got some strange looks from other bikers who passed me by.  Oh, well. I'll never see them again.
(This post was edited by Arveldis on Mar 14 2015, 2:56am)
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Kirly
Lorien
Mar 14 2015, 3:21am
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"Aural pigpen"
That's hilarious!
And I finally have a description for myself!
LOL
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Rembrethil
Tol Eressea
Mar 16 2015, 6:14pm
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In my case, it could be attributable to many things:
1. Solving a problem.
The auditory feedback of my own voice often helps me form more concrete ideas, or to be more sure of derived conclusions. I also manipulate my hands, as if I were moving blocks of numbers when I do mental maths.
2. Making sure of the pronunciation or testing the aural aesthetics of a word or phrase.
I'm told that, while learning English, I was (am still am) very particular about my pro-nun-ci-a-ition would repeat each new word carefully to myself, clearly dictating each syllable.
I do much the same when I learn new/difficult words (e.g. Ratiocinate, exacerbate, belvedere, etc..).
When there are various pronunciations to a word or a choice between two of similar meaning, I also 'rehearse' the the phrase to see which is more pleasing to the ear. (e.g. 'He could go no further' or 'He could go no farther'?)
Reading poetry or descriptive prose is a more gratifying experience when done aloud. I enjoy the experience of changing the stress and pitch of voice to convey a broader range of intended meanings. Often I find an interpretation, authorial emotion, or character motivation that I had not considered before.
3. Reinforcing something heard.
When I need to remember something, I often use auditory mnemonics to help me recall the information later. Saying a name, word or phrase aloud, allows mental linkages to be made. When learning a new language, it is very helpful to attempt to speak what you are thinking in the target language.
4. Trying to recall something.
When attempting to remember something for which I had set a mnemonic in place, there are often several 'steps' I must go through to access the information.
When trying to recall something I've forgotten, speaking aloud can often stir a latent memory.
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Konrad S
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Mar 20 2015, 5:51am
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I have no idea what you're talking about
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sherlock
Gondor
Mar 25 2015, 5:59pm
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I live alone with my two dogs. I talk to myself, the dogs, the TV, the computer, whatever. I think I've always done it but that I do it more now that I live alone. I like to talk and am considered quite talkative but I'm also an introvert who really enjoys her quiet time home alone with the dogs. Go figure.
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sherlock
Gondor
Mar 25 2015, 6:05pm
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a lot too. My chihuahua likes to perch on my shoulder when I sing. Yeah, we're strange.
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sevilodorf
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Apr 2 2015, 3:41am
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It's when you have conversations with yourself that you need to worry//
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Darkstone
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Apr 6 2015, 9:03pm
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Sometime I question my sanity...
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...sometimes it replies.
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sevilodorf
Tol Eressea
Apr 7 2015, 2:18am
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and does it answer "Aye" or "Nay"
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or is it of the Elvish persuasion and answers both?
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RosieLass
Valinor
Apr 7 2015, 9:54pm
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Sometimes I'm just "thinking out loud" and sometimes I'm aggravated about something and I'm letting off steam.
I also swear at electronic equipment a fair bit. Does that count? 
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Ditto! //
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