Is it normal to have conversations with people (in your head) that you know but are not around at the time?

Question

I am just afraid that I might have something else wrong with me. When I do talk to these peeps (in my head) that I know. I will hear a regular conversation back from them (like in real life). When I reply, it is outloud, usually when I am by myself but now recently it is starting to happen around my friends as well or when I am on the phone with other people. I just want to give thanks to anyone who will give any kind of input on this. All aspects are GREATLY appreciated!

Answer 1

yes.. because you know they are not there then its technically daydreaming.. i do it like everyday  

Answer 2

I think we all do this.. it's a form of "self discusion".

I have one in particular that I have HUGE confrontations with, because there is a lot built up that I would love to tell her.. but have no way to do it.

You have a problem when you start believing someone is there that isn't.  

Answer 3

It depends on who you ask.  My friend says that I talk to my "invisible friend" sometimes, and perhaps I do, but usually only when HE (my friend) is ignoring me.  He makes fun of me, and says stuff like: "do you always talk to your little friend" and I say "No, only when YOU ignore me.

I never had an invisible friend when I was a child.  My sister DID have one.  I don't really have one.  When I talk, I'm talking to my SELF, and if you are not your own friend, then why talk to anyone?  

I'm smarter than most idiots, so talking to my SELF makes a heck of a lot more sense than talking to boneheads.

That is my opinion.  Therefore, it is FUN to pretend I'm speaking to an invisible friend!!!!

Answer 4

I just asked basicly the same question but i have a tendancy to think out loud when i do this lol

Answer 5

Sure it's normal... I'll bet a ton of people do that... including myself !!

Answer 6

yes. you know they arent real. that already gives u peace of  mind you arent hallucinating and such

Answer 7

some times. but I know people who don't do this. I think they have strong mental strength.