How to STOP Having Imaginary Conversations in Your Head! || Free Yourself

[@waxydiction]

I told my boyfriend I do this and he laughed at me. Thats why I talk about him with him without him around.

[@Evesseve94]

Lmfao I feel this so fucking hard

[@anisaalija5825]

Felt that

[@shakurimad1556]

"I talk about him with him without him around" that's so funny so sorry but u got a point I hope u doing great now, talking to urself is not wrong but he's taken from u much time

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Get another boyfriend one that will talk to.

[@chubbybunny465]

Read this like 10 times, because it legit hit so hard and articulated my “loop”. Ty 💕

[@cristymahinay1868]

It's easy to say "STOP IT" but the truth it it's hard to stop. I tried avoiding it but just a minute later i found my self making imaginary conversations AGAIN. But deny it or not i know that, that's feels so good

[@Atilaurakiss]

Because it is a habit we have created since we were kids. And just like stopping any habit, it takes vigilance and time. I usually ask myself questions outside of the "imaginary conversation". Is this helpful right now? Is this truthfully preparing for conversations with this person? Don't I have better use of "this time" rather than writing scripts that are obviously not entertaining to anyone but myself? Is this being passive-aggressive against myself? Wouldn't it be better to go cook, study, read, do a project?

[@rebekahto8158]

BROOOO THIS EXACTLY HAPPENING TO ME RIGHTNOW ! I’m cryinggg 😭😭😭

[@ModernHomeZAREEN]

I’m laughing and sad because I waisted the whole day talking to myself. I never told anyone and I decided to search today in order to stop this. Literally running on a hamster wheel. Thank you

[@amberarts7356]

OKay same as me i was also embarrassed at first to tell this to someone but now as my family knows it( almost), i dont feel it as bad thing to share it is a problem that has been with me for longggg ago i wanna leave it if i dont accept it i wont be able to leave it , we missss the present situation , that is the worst part of it, i hope we all et rid of whatever bad has been stick with us for so longgg

[@amberarts7356]

Finally I m finding people with same problm , he explained it so well

[@sweetpea3153]

I can relate. I feel like I'm busy all day and in reality have gotten nothing done. I've decided to "forgive" myself and just heal.

[@darianparrish3666]

Me too.

[@miriamllamas224]

I feel the same listening to this video. I'm laughing and crying at the same time.

[@BrianDodl1]

I think it gives me a false but real seeming sense of control over the situation. As if I think about it enough times it will go the way I want it to. I also continually repeat past conversations in my mind.

[@lukehasideas]

Does repeating the past conversations help you in some way? Are you looking at yourself to see how you could have handled the situation better?

[@BrianDodl1]

@@lukehasideas It hurts me in that I constantly worry about what I said, what they said and repeatedly analyze every word of the conversation. I go through various scenarios of how it could have gone and what the other person thinks of me. In short, it's torture.

[@lukehasideas]

@@BrianDodl1 That is the worst! I hope that we all do that, as humans. Otherwise you and I are rather strange! :P Have you seen these yet? It's what I use to help with that same issue: Replace the thoughts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGO1ZKWMo86nldU Train yourself to not think those thoughts in the first place: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXFpXhupsmeqbc Good luck and best wishes!

[@madan9668]

Is it normal now?? Or are you struggling till now? I'm having the same issues. I can't even sit still for a minute without recalling the past and imagining conversation. I tried so much and it has gotten worse. I can't even study and talk properly.

[@antonmusicals]

@@madan9668 I also have the same problem while I'm reading after 1to 2 minutes unknowingly i'm starting to create fake conversation in my mind. I can't concentrate on my studies it destroys and wasting my time .how to get out of this illness . sometimes I harmed my self. Need a solution for this please ...!!!

[@ghaithobaid6397]

Express yourself Forgive yourself Forgive others Breath deeply

[@Rotan_Paska]

i start thinking that too much so it wont work

[@Savkrivan]

@@Rotan_Paska then you find the first thing you can see (or use any sense preferred) and starting thinking about the what why how when where who and use those words kinda as prompts to bring urself back to the present :)) i do this for all 5 senses (or until i get distracted and become present again)

[@JavoNAnisjon]

People also have imaginary convos with others in the their minds bc they have no one to talk to. No one to express themselves to. That person might have some friends they are comfortable with but that number is very low. They might not see their friends often so they have convos in their mind. This way they are not completely "alone". They express themselves to themselves. (speaking on this from personal experience)

[@lukehasideas]

Such a great point!

[@infiction7651]

3 minutes in and I’ve had 2 imaginary conversations while listening. Sometimes I have a conversation in my head while I have a real one and pay complete attention to both. Only problem is when I start mouthing it at work.

[@0mgskillz96]

I’ve been thinking through conversations for so long that it’s sometimes literally hard for me to just think for myself by myself. I might ask myself a question like ”what should I do?" and I run into a mental block, just silence. Like it’s so weird to just think for myself and not through a conversation with an imagined third person. Then I will have a conversation with that imaginary third person (a therapist, psychiatrist, all-knowing thing, it doesn’t really matter) about this and how annoying it is. I don’t have anyone I am able to open up to about these things, except my psychiatrist whom I get to rarely see, so I just open up to myself and it drives me crazy. It takes so much mental energy and time, just opening up to myself and ruminating on the same things everyday, and don’t get me started on the imaginary arguments, dissecting of past events and practicing for future convos. Daydreaming and imaginary conversations can be fun sometimes, but I just wish I can get to have these conversations in real life and live out my dreams and be healthy, not just imagine it and how it would feel like.. i want to live man

[@lukehasideas]

I really related to a lot of this and I hope you're doing well! Man that can be tough sometimes. Good luck on your journey! My mother used to say, when talking to herself, that at least she was speaking with someone reasonable. Hopefully that gives you a reason to smile. :)

[@shanaa3697]

sometimes I wonder if its all a symptom of the modern age with phones and stuff. Honestly, I find it easier to just blame the times I'm living in and let myself adapt to a lifestyle thats still fulfilling but without really having my own tribe. It could also be the town you live in , for example in from England and where I live is very cliquey. I of course still grieve the life I dreamt for it is so heartbreaking especially watching old movies like the breakfast club etc. But there are worse lives to be living , we aren't SO screwed and we have a big chance to have that life someday.. Also, it does absolutely suck being in a huge friend group where resentment and jealousy can easily creep in. To cope for now, I journal more, run , create art , join clubs, I got a cat, I read , go window shopping just to interact with people and be amongst others, listen to podcasts and my favourite , go to gigs by myself and end up meeting pretty cool people. I know it can sound repetitious and sort of like a distraction game but to me its more of being a kid and playing everyday. And I know im always present doing these things whether I have company or not. I do have some hope in my future that i'lll be with a group of people who I can be completely myself around and vice versa. . There is no shame in going a little insane for this desire and it absolutely makes so much sense why its becoming some kind of outbreak. I have three older sisters and I always thought they would of been my tribe growing up but as soon as social media raised they became completely distant to me but also from what I have noticed, themselves. So when you do things alone don't feel bad for having that empty feeling, the energy will flow into wonderful conversations someday, be patient by trusting yourself I believe in you

[@nadzapaintings937]

It starts suddenly, but when you notice it, it is hard to stop. Such advices can't come from a person who hasn't been struggeling with this. Watching this video was both comforting and helpful, especially because of the sincerity you spread by every word and gesticulation you've made. The saying "The toughest battle you'll ever fight in your life is the battle within yourself" crossed my mind and it will always be accurate, and we should try to make the battle a good and not a destructive experience.

[@AntOn-nf9fi]

50 years of my life now looking for the 2.0 in me. You have to be the first person who has explained a problem I have had since a kid. Thanks Luke!

[@lukehasideas]

Glad to help out! I hope you're doing well :)

[@bombayblur3797]

The zen is strong here !! These imaginary discussions are seriously getting in my way. I'm learning software development and they are sapping away my mental resources. Leaving me little to work with. Thankyou for making the video. And Thankyou for being a guiding light.

[@lukehasideas]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching! Good luck with the development! :)

[@st1tchedheart]

im 16 and i just realised ive been doing this my whole life, its especially worse in school. thank you so much🖤

[@Irislaurel]

My boyfriend confronted me on this since he catches me. I will work hard to live in the present and not repeat these negative scenarios in my head.

[@sweetpea3153]

I really hope you don't care that he confronted you. You're not doing anything except taking care of your own mental health.

[@Irislaurel]

@@sweetpea3153 Absolutely!

[@sweetpea3153]

@@Irislaurel That's wonderful. Thank you so much for letting me know!

[@angelinavasquez4964]

I've been having these imaginary conversations all the time lately! I've been by myself lately too. Makes it worse. Its driving me nuts! It's about past conversations I had with my toxic family, and things I wish I would have said at the time. I'm rehearsing what I'm saying back to the original conversation, then what I should have said. Now rehearsing what to say in the future.. I can hear what the people in my family are saying and what I'm saying. & The sad part is, I won't ever have these conversations with them because its best to cut them off anyhow as the interactions are very negative. I keep telling myself to stop it!!! It won't stop LOL. I have been doing this for a long time. I thought this was just me...

[@smileyface5350]

omg same

[@fearless_stellar2944]

I hve had a group of persons inside my head talking to me too like the movie inside out.

[@Kanishma658]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@reeya_official3427]

Have an idea why don't we all people create a fb or insta group and talk about this matter

[@sweetpea3153]

I've been rehearsing conversations that will most likely never happen and I know this, but have been unable to stop. I had a person tell me to stop ruminating because it's unhealthy like I don't realize this. I also just had to go no contact with a family member whom I love very much because of her narcissism, but it's not her I'm having conversations in my head with. I hope you find your answer. For me, it was giving control over to God. He certainly can't do any worse than I have!

[@HanaHana-sb5tp]

I Imagine some people talking to me and then i start talking to them i felt weird but at the same time i felt like it's fun so i didnt stop until now and im worried about myself . But the good thing is i talk to them with my problems since i cant talk to anyone i learned a language fast because i talk to them with that language . I literally dont know whats going on with me i think im going crazy . Its so hard to stop because my mind just cant stop creating this imaginary people talking to me .

[@lukehasideas]

Having and using your imagination isn't weird! The video was meant more to help people move away from patterns of repeating toxic conversations. Don't worry about imaginary conversations in general! Enjoy them! Just don't let them ruin your day. :)

[@mirandaromero1454]

It becomes an issue when let’s say you have an opportunity that you really do think about, and it gets in the way and actually become unproductive to the point that you become a different person in your head rather than the person you are in reality. Just bring your dreams to reality basically. There is a name for this (I have this issue as welll lol) : Maladaptive Daydreaming. I think anybody could have this and probably more than you think

[@jackcrump6020]

@@lukehasideas you’re fucking crazy

[@Rotan_Paska]

Same 😭😭😭

[@lalajean452]

one time my mom caught me . urghhh ..... cant stop but so far i know what reality is and the imaginary

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

It usually happens when I’m alone but not in a public setting. I don’t know why but it’s a reflex.

[@sweetpea3153]

Right. I have no control over it. It's automatic.

[@sweetpea3153]

I never really understood the fight, flight, or freeze phenomenon either until it happened to me. One minute I was in one place and seemingly the next I was sitting in what I considered a safe place at work trying to explain what I was doing there. I had no idea because it was automatic.

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

For some reason when I'm in the kitchen doing dishes I talk to myself through a refrigerator which my reflection facing me

[@sueda-h8d]

I guess you are kind of right about this because for example when I learn something new and very interesting I find myself talking to someone in my head and teaching the person what I've just learned seconds ago. It sounds really crazy but I have so much fun doing this thing that I find it hard to stop.

[@gaganpreetkaurgill]

@@sueda-h8d same, i dont know when it gonna stop,i start explaining whatever i learnt i second ago to someone who is not there and its not a conversation in mind, i was actually speaking loud enough like having a real converstaion with someone in my room, and when i catch myself, it leaves me feeling so bad, that i wasted again idk how many mintues and i was not present in my life. thi sthing stresses me, and i still do it again after 5 minutes, so thats the circle.

[@coko3124]

I wonder if this is what the Bible is referring to and it says vain imaginations. So much wisdom in this video. I didn't realize this definitely is pride. This is a defense mechanism to play out the scenario in your mind. Almost like you are trying to convince yourself that you are in the right and that you have done nothing wrong or will do nothing wrong.

[@lukehasideas]

Definitely good stuff to consider and think about!

[@deadchannel443]

I’ve been now pointing out when I do this. It’s so sad because your detached from reality. But mental toughness is riding a bike. Read up on it, but until you’re out there. Nothing will matter.

[@andywiggens1069]

I'm a 60-year-old man and I felt like you were talking to me personally, my ego has kept me from learning anything new from a young person, but I learned a lot from you. This is a very refreshing video and you've made me feel like I'm not crazy. The only bad thing is my wife has caught me having these conversations and she thinks I'm crazy. I have no idea what your background is or your level of education is, but you help me a lot.

[@sweetpea3153]

Everyone needs to take care of their own mental health and it sounds like you're doing this. Isn't Gen Z awesome? A large majority in the psychology courses I've taught are from this age group. Reminds me of our generation and our desire to right the world.

[@lukehasideas]

Glad to be of help! You're not crazy, you're just talking to someone reasonable... yourself! My mother used to always say that. :) Hope you're doing well!

[@lukehasideas]

Another great compliment! I think I'm technically considered Gen Y/Millenial, but your point is still valid. Thank you!

[@shanice8351]

This has been such a struggle with me ever since I cut my abusive family out my life. I've been replying past arguments in my head, thinking about things I should have said to stand up for myself.

[@sweetpea3153]

These comments are eye opening to me as I also had to cut out an abusive family member from my life recently. Thank you for sharing.

[@FaithOil]

I hold a lot in. I’m going to learn to let my emotions out in a healthy manner & forgive myself. Thank you for this video.

[@yopg2747]

It is just crazy how you exactly explain what I’m going through right now! It is kind of relieving that I’m not alone with this. Thank you very much for this video.

[@lukehasideas]

You are so welcome!

[@evon0406]

I thought i was loosing my mind or stg. People have caught me doing this thinking i was talking to myself....🙁 but im actually having a conversation with an imanginary person... which is bad too. Sometimes i feel like i cant get out of my own head and its frustrating.

[@amberarts7356]

Samee but I am trying to rewatch this video again and again to hate this habit cause I love it and its hard to leave ,best of luck to u as well

[@sachindivaas]

Same. This is what happen to me everyday. Even though I want to stop it. I love doing it. I just don't understand 😐

[@mariagarcia-hd5tc]

@@amberarts7356 i love doing this and my imaginary boyfriend ( louis tomlison ) is so cute and supportive i don't want to stop talking to him

[@abbys7519]

Thankyou for letting me know that I’m not the only one. This consumes every moment of my day sometimes. I have not shared it with anyone. It’s the ego within that want to give that perfect snide reply to someone who has not been nice to me. It comes from the fact that I could not use the best comeback during the actual situation.

[@mohamedalaa1206]

its the fires time to hear an ohnest person on youtube it feels like a friend is talking to you. really keep going i know the number of subscribers might not be what you deserv but you have a grate way of talking so pleas keep going you will do a grate job sorry for any spilling mistakes all love from egypt

[@lukehasideas]

This is exactly what I needed to hear right now! Thank you so much for the support and positivity! Your English is just fine, very understandable. :)

[@Pimp-Master]

God was really with you when you recorded this. I've looked at other video titles on this subject, and none see the subject like this. Eckardt Tolle uses conceptions to try understanding his "conceptual mind" concept! Me doing this talking out loud thing was toxic to my entire life, so I'm glad to finally face the addiction to it.

[@lukehasideas]

You are very kind! Thank you!

[@vivekkailash9308]

Every word by you is for me..i have downloaded this video..i listen to it everytime i do this..

[@lukehasideas]

You are so kind! Thank you! Glad to hear that it helps. :)

[@magamagahereyo6650]

I’ve never felt more understood in my entire life thank you

[@Slevencolevra]

Severe overthink is better than severe underthink

[@lukehasideas]

I'll be repeating this a lot over the next week haha!

[@miriamllamas224]

Always avoid the extreme.

[@poornimaramesh5709]

Very genuine advice you have shared with us all. Thank you. 🙏I think the first step is the most important. Expressing yourself. For that other people around you should be kind enough to let you express yourself instead of telling you to stop thinking about it. Because you stop thinking about it only when you express it and just leave it out of your body and mind. For that people around you have to be kind and supportive. Maybe another way to take the advice would be to express yourself in that moment of conflict instead of keeping silent. Ofcourse, how you express your emotions matter a lot! But a decent expression of what you are feeling to that very person will help you avoid toxic situations later on. Because that is also living in the moment.

[@lukehasideas]

Oh for sure a great point!

[@nickwildsongs]

Thank God for this video ! ❤ God bless you all

[@aryishs]

Hey Luke, I’m not the sort to ever comment on videos but surprisingly you’ve kinda actually helped me. I’ve been thinking about conversations every night for the past week and nothing actually made a difference until I came across this video. Hope you’re happy and do well in life. :)

[@robertimmanuel577]

is this the same as a monologue? I talk to myself but only myself as the audience

[@enriconolastname3471]

Thanks so much Lucas! I have my imaginary world all made up so that i can fit perfectly in it, this resulted in social anxiety when having real interactions. Thanks for your video! I’ll look for help and work in this!

[@realswobby]

I think I was running away from reality around me and locking myself in my head as a child and now the constant inner talking is a result of it

[@arunshankars8398]

This is exactly what I do. I don't want to face the reality, so i cook up imaginary scenarios, and talk about them to myself.

[@alyssacastillo853]

This has been the most helpful KZbin video I've ever encountered. I don't see much videos about this topic, and you were able to really capture what I needed to hear. Thank you very much Sir!

[@lukehasideas]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@mkmllrc]

I just make some random stories in my mind and even when something happens past few sec I think about it too much and make bias stories about how it should be.

[@jenasprod]

The imaginary thought that’s in my head kinda helps me with my life. It’s like a homie/guardian angel. I don’t if that’s weird but it’s really just myself helping me😅

[@manishj3080]

If I meet a good person and talk to him or her then I keep repeating the past conversation with this person and can't just get rid of it. If I meet a bad person then I keep repeating imaginary conversation as in how would I get back to this person. I am clueless about what to do in these situations.

[@lukehasideas]

Try to connect with the person that you had a good conversation with! Also try to forgive and forget the conversation that went badly. If you have to make space between that person and yourself, do so!

[@hemakabir8736]

Happens wid me

[@poornimaramesh5709]

@@lukehasideas I don't know how to get close to a person! There are usually long chats and then long breaks. There is no frequent interaction. I don't know if that makes us close or not!

[@billywagner8633]

holy shit dude i cant even describe how on point this is, and how calming it is to hear that you are right there with me. I have tried to many times to explain this to people and i end up sounding so crazy. Everything about this hit me hard and so heavily resonated with me. I appreciate this video and you so much

[@lukehasideas]

Glad it was helpful! No, you aren't crazy: Apparently it's fairly common! Hope all is well. :)

[@nicholasdold4835]

Dude, you're a zen master 🙏🧘🏻‍♂️

[@deadlyram2k6]

I'm very guilty of this. Sometimes I do it to the extent of actually making myself genuinley angry. I've always got quite a contentious viewpoint that I know the other person will disagree with. Kind of like devils advocate. I started tracking how much I do it recently, and I have to stop myself pretty much every other hour, maybe even more frequently since I don't even notice myself doing it at times because I'm so used to that narrative.

[@gr33n3ggs4]

I can not emphasize how much; I needed this...right this second ( 11:52 p.m. Christmas Eve 2020) Has been a constant battle for a very long time. appreciative

[@mkmllrc]

damn same

[@Visionary-cx5dw]

I feel that if you're experiencing built up emotions its best to release it through the visualization technique, that way you don't need to remove out the frustration physically. The same goes for pretty much any emotion. Just to add, I did the visualization technique for my obsessive conversations with myself, and today I managed to heal them entirely from the system. Thanks for the video, it clearly was a tool to encourage me to heal.

[@lukehasideas]

I agree! Visualizations are powerful! Glad you found peace in that instance. :)

[@21stcenturyGguy]

THIS!!! I feel ya happens too much to me, which is why I’m here.

[@xwd7973]

I am having a imagined conversation while watching this x) I don't really mind these conversations and scenarios i imagine. I do it all the time. It all depends how you do it. I go through a lot of imagined conversations everyday. I get a lot of inspirations for future conversations. Or just entertainment I never plan conversations. Planning conversations never works. Too many variables.

[@sarah._.idk.]

Thank you... I've struggling sm for 6 years I've stuck in my brain talking and living I've laterally lost myself didn't take care of myself my health my life just sitting and imagine myself living... But lately I realized that I waste a lot of my time not interact with anyone and don't do anything i regret that but I promise to be better... I'm working on that rn but I need to fix things as fast as possible cuz my final exams which will decide a lot in my life is in 17th days and I have a lot to do... Im ganna try to be better and do good in my exams.. Thank you again 🤍🤍🤍

[@niharmehta6086]

Thank you Luke! you didn't just save the day but many more to come..

[@JTK639]

After years of suffering this. The anwser is Self Observation,most illuminating 😊

[@marcrocksus]

Thank you Luke. I kept imagining people talking shit about my work and I just can't concentrate on my own projects. That wouldn't had happened if I take control of my head. Thanks

[@lukehasideas]

If nothing else works, cardio always helps me to get past such things. Good luck! :)

[@manya-vul]

Now that I think about it almost all my anxiety is anticipatory and not situational, it all comes from scenarios I created for myself trying to prepare for the “worst case” scenario but now I actually throw up because of how panicked I get

[@jussaracamuso9940]

You have been so helpful.i loved hearing u out cause its been hard and I need to work on fogive myself and them.and gound myself by saying no the the bears and standing up for myself and be happy.so thank u I'm glad there r people like u out there that help and encourage us in life.So thank u!You are appreciated!!!

[@lukehasideas]

Thank you!

[@phillyfan-182]

I’m 27 and I struggle with this all the time

[@sweetpea3153]

I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing.

[@sweetpea3153]

I've gotten help by watching Les Carter, Wayne Dyer, Joel Osteen, and music videos. There are some days that watching these videos is all I'm able to do, but I get some comfort. I consider it part of my recovery and my "medicine".

[@CDF936]

You are consuming too much information from watching these people, if you find yourself repeating the things they say in your head afterwards I can guarantee you that this is why it's happening, try to spend more time doing activities (particularly ones that require longer attention) instead of consuming information. Back in the days before the internet and before reading books was common, most people would only learn about things they needed to learn in their lives, but today people consume an amount of information that is way beyond their capacity to actually understand.

[@Shanaevaz]

this started when I start talking to god about stuff I want to stop but i feel guilty when i don't pray. it very abnormal because when i talk to my self i switch characters and it makes me look crazy I'm done praying an i laugh at my self when I'm talking crazy as hell. im done talking to my self

[@halimakimathi4189]

I have legit ptsd And I keep arguing with the flash backs. This helped me . Thank you very much friend. Ty.

[@lukehasideas]

Glad to hear it was helpful! I hope things are going well for you now. :)

[@meaghansoria3336]

I struggle with this daily, I think it's because I was bullied so bad all through school. I don't like last minute plans with people and it's hard for me to leave the house. I was so happy when they started putting self checkouts in stores because having to prepare myself to interact with a cashier would make me not even go sometimes.

[@sweetpea3153]

I believe you may be right. This could be from past trauma.

[@lukehasideas]

Did you find ways to get past the thoughts?

[@lilxo1065]

I typed this up for fun to see if anyone else have it. Idk about u guys but I love doing this. I really dont care

[@arnavipatkar5962]

I'm going to try my best to be in the present....Thanks bud, you're helping me a lot

[@phyllis9750]

All intelligent humans do this. It's attempts at critical thinking. Seeing all sides of an issue is a gift😊

[@lukehasideas]

In my case, attempts were definitely made. Success rate... eh.... we'll see. :p

[@gurki_56]

Thank you, sir❤. Actually my girlfriend shared it with me. Because I was suffering from my imaginary friends, and the good thing is that i come out of it, but from my childhood, I had a habit of talking to imaginary friends, and sometimes I try to talk to them, even though I know they are gone forever. That's why she shared your video with me so it could help me... I want to say thank you ❤❤❤... Now, i will never gonna try to talk to them ever again...

[@lukehasideas]

If they bring you comfort, what's the harm in a good ol' talk now and then? Sometimes I talk out loud to my grandmother who passed away years ago. We all have our different friends who listen. :)

[@indistinctreality]

God I really thot I was the only one that does exactly this.

[@sarthakhingankar9158]

This video was lowkey unsettling but very useful indeed

[@lukehasideas]

I get that all the time, thank you.

[@sosiu0]

الخطوة الاولى :(عبر عن نفسك) عبر عن جميع المشاعر التي تعتريك، سواء ضحك او احباط او حزن لاتدع شيء في داخلك الخطوة الثانية:سامح نفسك

[@deadchannel443]

this is so me it actually hurts

[@chrisdavidson8525]

Really well articulated, thanks for this!!

[@adzrodz2008]

I do this too much! I literally have looked at people differently because I imagine something they would say in a scenario. It's not right and I'm aware I need to stop!

[@Squamata_Mama]

Hello Luke! I'm very glad to have just stumbled across your channel while googling about this topic. I think you've got a nice format here with explanation & steps, lots of wisdom, and your personality really tops it off. Well done! Also, you've got a wonderful smile - "...imagination loop. I don't remember what I called it 😃"

[@lukehasideas]

Thank you!

[@Usman786....]

Thanks for make this video. I really needed this ❤

[@Aaishakapoor]

Why? We're status aware Rehearsals don't turnout as planned You just wasted your time,energy,emotions You're denying yourself to be happy rn, to experience what is going around yourself rn How to get out of that? Express yourself Forgive yourself & others Deep focussed breaths Meditation for mindfulness

[@prettylethal1286]

Conversations in my head and playing pretend started this but at this point I do it 24/7 when I'm alone, I even do it at work. For me I almost always do it out loud now although it started internally, honestly tonight I was starting to think I was crazy and I'm so glad I started typing this type of shit into KZbin.

[@japanesety3404]

Why do you have so little subs????? I don't get it. Your contents are quite awesome and helpful! Whyyyy?

[@lukehasideas]

You are so kind!

[@japanesety3404]

@@lukehasideas thank you, sir. You too.

[@sarahperegoy3483]

I can so relate and so glad I this video just showed up on my home page

[@casey4664]

I thought I was alone. I only got 1 hour in at my remote internship today because I lost so many ranting in front of the mirror, in the shower, pacing around the house acting it out… Never have this problem when I stay outside or work an on-site job but I can’t chill at home for even 10 minutes without this happening. Have to not linger and force myself to run back out the door again. Someone should invent a buzzer that detects these thoughts somehow and zaps you back into focus.

[@lukehasideas]

If you're still working and get distracted, try doing 10 jumping jacks or pushups or something. Sun salutes followed by toe-touches. Get some blood flowing and then try jumping back into focus-mode! You got this!

[@ajayjosemedia]

Thank you. I hope you choose to keep creating. Cos ik these will help somebody like or more than it's helped me

[@n.w.aicecube5713]

You are not alone. Yes you would overcome it one day

[@TeriGigi]

Thank you for this video. TRUTH! You’ve helped me so much today! ❤

[@lukehasideas]

:)

[@MrSophieo]

Wow thanks for that I need these wise words today

[@VeeWee452]

I know this is an older video. But when I was little. I was often scared or freaked out by unknown moments. My social issues always caught me on the back foot. So I know that at some point… by planning all things to the max.. my weird auto pilot brain will not make the wrong choice. Not that the above is a good thing at all.

[@lukehasideas]

Always trying to be one step ahead, planning for every possible outcome. You're not weird, you're trying to take care of yourself. Maybe I interpreted what you described wrong, but I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing as long as it doesn't impede action. :)

[@adhya.s8359]

Being busy is best solution for this issue 😂

[@soukainahanane-l4f]

Like how even if I'm busy I'm gonna be procrastinating because of this

[@pualo9263]

Because im sick of being alone. Im sick of being somones emotional punching bag.

[@lukehasideas]

Have you seen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5PSkoSEf8ifkNE ?

[@korispleen9290]

Me, watching this while writing a whole diss track about them

[@helinnn47]

The best 10 minutes in my life😭

[@debbie3630]

Soooo,,, i’m not crazy after all, i thought i was the only one who does this, seems to be a common thing, being present is hard to start with, but it’s great when your there 😀

[@kushalverma2523]

I literally wasted a lot of my precious time in that nonsense.... Thanks a lot brother for making a video on this topic.... 🙂

[@MAR1A_CAM]

These conversations is the same as manifesting it can negatively impact u and be positive as well. So be careful

[@---cx1ly]

That was real good. I had never thought of it that way. I get lonely is what my problem is.

[@ananyaalwayssmiling]

Oh so cute and true.Second is soooooo true.

[@bartuhkiss]

I started doing this like 4 hours ago and I tried to stop so many times it doesn't work because my brain decided to be tangential. So I looked up why I do this and now I'm here. Good luck guys. Hopefully we lessen this so we can be more present.

[@Suiwetie]

The ppl in my head thAt I made up are awesome, I love them so much. One even told me thAt aliens are real and what they looked like

[@ak40_eringaming83]

Thank you brother.

[@djsdesignsandcustoms4779]

I don’t know why I talking to myself to me it’s scary and creepy . I just needed to stop and clear my head and stop imagining things . The things I always imagining things is not going to happen for real it’s all made up . But this video is very helpful.

[@DelfinuNegru]

as a filmmaker I enjoy doing this😂

[@lukehasideas]

It's part of the creative process!

[@akrammasoud3091]

I can't control it and i don't think anyone can! It's just your brain speaking out loud!

[@lukehasideas]

That's a fun way to think about it! These conversations don't have to be unhealthy or dangerous in any way, the video just talks about helping anyone who can't seem to break out of mental patterns that are dragging them down. :)

[@hatesounds702]

i hate when i do this

[@lemdall6528]

Same

[@spdoubleedspeed9036]

same

[@Ashmitjaiswal-x1q]

I go so overwhelmed...by my imagination then i feel dissappointed fot being unable to finish my tasks😭😭😭can't work efficiently till sm1 sits over my head😭

[@ellavicari9078]

quarantine made me imaginary conversations 😠

[@TheGentsBro]

Two things: 1. Has any one ever told you that you have Tony Stark energy? 2. Great video, I am working on a video on this very topic and found you while doing research for it.

[@lukehasideas]

I'll hop over and check out what you've got tomorrow(It's bedtime here now). Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment!

[@flyinghighagain7712]

This helped.

[@geeraff49]

In a way that's how it started and now it's become an unhealthy fantasy.