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?  

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  • My son is 15. He has always had an inner monologue, and I believe that he has always been on the spectrum (with what a non-expert like myself would describe as mild autistic traits - I believe it would previously be known as asperges). He developed contamination OCD in September 2024. Since then his 'mild' autistic traits have become more apparent but he has also shown signs of struggling academically. I had noticed that he used to read books but can no longer engage with them. At my son's request, I have arranged an ASD assessment. However, last night he told me that he has lost his inner monologue and also his imagination (he described "you know that thing when you have to imagine an apple, well I can't").... I came across your post when searching "inner monologue and ASD". I guess I'm trying to find out if something happened inside him which has resulted in the loss of his inner monologue? Can someone become more autistic? I also wonder if he had some sort of burnout, that maybe triggered the OCD and so on. I must apologise if I have used any words or terms that are not neurodiverse friendly, I am a willing to learn novice. Thank you.     

  • I must apologise if I have used any words or terms that are not neurodiverse friendly, I am a willing to learn novice.

    Bless your heart, you are doing well. It is pretty clear you’ve done your research and you are perfectly respectful!

  • I am so grateful for your kind comment, thank you so much.

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