3 things talking to yourself reveals about your mental state — and its surprising memory benefit, according to a psychologist

Talking to yourself is still one of those habits surrounded by myths. Many people assume it’s a sign of eccentricity, but psychology actually says that it’s entirely normal behaviour – in most cases, anyway.

Talking to yourself, in itself, is not a symptom of mental illness. You might be fully aware that you’re talking to yourself and you use this dialogue as a tool to reflect, get organised, or regulate your emotions .

“We all maintain a constant internal dialogue ,” psychologist Violeta Acedo explains. “The difference is that, in certain situations, that dialogue is simply happening out loud…

“People who talk to themselves aren’t necessarily…

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