ADHD Talking to Yourself: Why Your Brain Thinks Out Loud
Do you ever find yourself narrating your day out loud? You might feel a bit silly when you catch yourself doing it. Please know that you are not losing your mind. You are actually using a very smart tool to help your brain work better.
What is it?
This is called externalizing your thoughts. It is a way of moving internal ideas into the physical world. It helps you keep track of what you are doing in real time.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your brain has a limited working memory. This is the part of the prefrontal cortex that holds onto current information. For people with ADHD, this mental whiteboard can get wiped clean very easily. Talking out loud uses your auditory system to create a backup copy of your thoughts. It helps your brain process data twice instead of just once.
The Action Plan
Identify the Wall
Notice when you feel frozen or forget what you were doing.
Start Narrating
Speak your very next tiny physical movement out loud.
Maintain the Loop
Keep talking through the process until the task is fully finished.
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