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62easygoing Joined Thu 12/27/07 Posts: 4641	Thu 03/27/08 04:25 PM
my friend does not know he talks to himself.(He does not want to admit to it anyway.) but now, I have noticed he is answering himself now also. It may not be anything to be concerned about--i just don't know.Can anyone tell me? thanks..

evilolive Joined Sun 05/27/07 Posts: 772	Thu 03/27/08 04:26 PM
how old is this friend?

62easygoing Joined Thu 12/27/07 Posts: 4641	Thu 03/27/08 04:27 PM
my friend is 88.

MsTeddyBear2u Joined Fri 04/06/07 Posts: 22031	Thu 03/27/08 04:28 PM Edited by MsTeddyBear2u on Thu 03/27/08 04:28 PM
Well I tend to think I am some what sane... and I talk to myself alot at times. Sometimes I even answer myself. I think that happens when we spend too much time alone- sometimes... Really don't think its anything to worry about.

azrae1l Joined Sat 03/24/07 Posts: 3624	Thu 03/27/08 04:29 PM
lots of people talk to themselves and answer themselves, unless he's talking to himself like he's a few different people all holding a conversation i wouldn't worry. if it's "should i do this, yeah i think i should" stuff it's nothing

italio69 Joined Tue 03/11/08 Posts: 2247	Thu 03/27/08 04:29 PM
Well I tend to think I am some what sane... and I talk to myself alot at times. Sometimes I even answer myself. I think that happens when we spend too much time alone- sometimes... Really don't think its anything to worry about. nahh your fine its normal

62easygoing Joined Thu 12/27/07 Posts: 4641	Thu 03/27/08 04:30 PM
thank you ms Teddy

lilangel2 Joined Wed 03/05/08 Posts: 9096	Thu 03/27/08 04:30 PM
my friend does not know he talks to himself.(He does not want to admit to it anyway.) but now, I have noticed he is answering himself now also. It may not be anything to be concerned about--i just don't know.Can anyone tell me? thanks.. Is this friend, you?

Johncenawlife316 Joined Sat 06/30/07 Posts: 3403	Thu 03/27/08 04:30 PM
Yeah it's perfectly normal. I do it some times my self too, other people do it as well.

azrae1l Joined Sat 03/24/07 Posts: 3624	Thu 03/27/08 04:31 PM
it's probably more like thinking aloud i would guess...

lil_bit Joined Fri 01/25/08 Posts: 1685	Thu 03/27/08 04:32 PM
Older people have this tendency because they are alone more than most. Elderly people talk to themselves as a form of anxiety relief, just to hear a voice. Spend more time with your friend, get them involved in community activities and the habit should subside and you will be making someone much happier in their golden years.

smilingeyes_976 Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 1152	Thu 03/27/08 04:32 PM
i talk to myself all the time.. even answer myself... ok lol.. occassionally I will even argue with myself.

iam4u Joined Fri 10/13/06 Posts: 30096	Thu 03/27/08 04:34 PM
Just over-look what he knows not what he says, and show him your true friendship. And be close in his life, as his friend. If he drives or is able to leave his home, his famlily should be aware that he is showing signs of senility. And it could be his meds? A change in locations,another health issue that a doctor needs to evalurate? But it is commom in aging.. Thats all I know? I just know he needs YOUR friendship NOW, ALOT. Good Luck and GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.

bad_girl Joined Tue 07/17/07 Posts: 67379	Thu 03/27/08 04:36 PM
iam4u, excellent answer

62easygoing Joined Thu 12/27/07 Posts: 4641	Thu 03/27/08 04:39 PM
Just so everyone knows.....yes, I also talk to myself from time to time....guess i have not answered myself yet though. (the main reason i ask is....because he drives..and has run several stop signs, and stop lights.) I am driving for him some right now.