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When I am in social situations with others I am a compulsive talker. Once I get going I have a very hard time stopping. I get quite hyper and my heart starts racing and I find it almost impossible to stop talking. I don't like it and I know it must be irritating for others. I was very quiet when I was growing up but now I just can't stop talking. Generally I am okay with my immediate family but with others I just go on and on. I really get wound up and feel a lot of adrenaline and this just… read more

November 6, 2016
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Members connected over the challenge of compulsive talking in social situations, with many attributing it to the isolation that often comes... Read more

Members connected over the challenge of compulsive talking in social situations, with many attributing it to the isolation that often comes with chronic illness and the excitement of finally being around people. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped, including keeping water nearby to pause and take sips, excusing oneself to take breathing breaks, asking sincere questions to shift focus to others, and gently acknowledging the behavior with humor to ease social tension. A recurring theme was compassion for oneself and understanding that the urge to talk excessively often stems from loneliness, medication side effects, or heightened anxiety rather than a lack of self-awareness or consideration for others.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Sometimes it's just go nice to be with people that one can't help chatting - and chatting - and chatting. One feels the need to connect and to do that through talking. My husband is like this. I have to remind him, nicely, to take a breather every once in a while. Which is what you might try to do. Here's what my doctor told me to tell hubby - Keep a bottle of water in your hand. When you realize that you are "chatting up a storm" , excuse yourself and take a sip or two. Then take a few deep breaths, another wee drink of water and a few more deep breaths. You'll find that soon you'll learn to pace yourself.

November 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also think it could be because we are sometimes isolated with this illness that when we feel decent and have a chance to socialize, we overdo it. Lol. I sometimes have the same problem, so when I recognize that I've been monopolizing the conversation, I ask the other person a sincere question about themselves or what they think about what we're discussing so that they know that I'm interested in them. Because I truly am! I'm an introvert and I do need my alone time, but I LOVE people and I love to hear about their lives.

Perhaps try asking questions and take a sip of water while you're listening. People love to be asked sincere questions about themselves. I know I do!

November 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Lol I have to laugh. I can talk n talk n talk. Usually end up saying the same things. But I was this way before. My son is add adhd. Gets us going n we'll talk for hours

November 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I agree with the isolation as well. My husband loves to talk, he can talk to a stranger for an hour or more. LOL It's great when we can go out & see people. He is also on home dialysis, so more isolation.

November 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I only find I tend to talk on/not talk (either or) is when my anxiety is increased & I find I'm stressed..

November 12, 2016

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