When Ellie Shoja goes for a walk, she slips on her headphones and starts talking—but there’s no other voice ricocheting through the speakers. It’s merely a convenient way to disguise the fact that she ...

Arguing and talking loudly are common occurrences in our daily lives, whether during a heated discussion with a loved one, a debate at work, or an intense conversation with friends. However, these ...

When we see someone talking to themselves in public, it’s easy to pass quick judgments. People may be embarrassed to be caught talking to themselves, but it’s completely normal. In fact, there are ...

Ever caught yourself thinking out loud? You might have felt a bit silly, especially if someone overheard. Yet psychologists have found that talking to yourself can be a sign of insight and mental ...

I talk to myself out loud. Yes, full conversations, questions and answers, even debates -- I can do everything all by myself. I don’t do it when people are around. I’m just not that confident in my ...

As a child, I realized that one person I enjoyed talking to was myself. This behavior was not encouraged, and I didn’t witness others doing it, so I assumed talking to myself was eccentric and ...