I have always had an internal voice like a narrator in my head of my own voice

Hi everyone 

Through out my life because of my autism I have always had an internal voice like a narrator in my head of my own voice.  I find it really difficult to switch off as it constantly scripting future conversations with people.  I have try doing mindful activities to make it stop and it make hard to sleep at night.  I was wondering if anyone had advice on it?  

Parents
  • Through out my life because of my autism I have always had an internal voice like a narrator in my head of my own voice. 

    This actually sounds more like a bipolar trait - also part of the neurodiverse spectrum.

    This is something you should speak to a therapist for advice on since it may be something that will respond best to medication, but that would be for the specialists to decide.

    If you get referred to a psychiatrist then don't worry - it is only because only psychiatrists can normally prescribe mediacation for this.

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  • Through out my life because of my autism I have always had an internal voice like a narrator in my head of my own voice. 

    This actually sounds more like a bipolar trait - also part of the neurodiverse spectrum.

    This is something you should speak to a therapist for advice on since it may be something that will respond best to medication, but that would be for the specialists to decide.

    If you get referred to a psychiatrist then don't worry - it is only because only psychiatrists can normally prescribe mediacation for this.

Children
  • I only read about in a book called Untypical by Pete Wharmby. He said he experienced with his own voice I agreed.  It only came to light in my mind when I had read the book and had never thought of it before.  

  • Huh? You mean it's not normal? I kind of always assumed everyone had it actually, but it seems not. And some autistic people don't think in words at all (Temple Grandin for example) but I am surprised you think it is bipolar?