ADHD and nonstop talking

Being talkative can be charming, funny, and interesting. But when the talking is nonstop or happens at the wrong time and place, it can turn people off. One way to practice self-control is to stop every few sentences and look to see how others in the conversation are reacting.

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[JulioStasis]

I've realized 'barely talking' for me is the appropriate amount for other people. But that's so difficult to sustain

[Sofia_johnsons]

I am silent bc i don't wanna make things

[theyluv.a]

It genuinely hurts me more than anything when people tell me to shut up. Earlier today a dude from high school told me i need to shut up and stop talking then started pointing out my personal appearance and worst part is, is when my best friend changed her whole mood from happy to "your pi55ing me off. Like be quiet for once" just so she can look cool? I cried for awhile after that and one of my friends tried to comfort me bcs he knows how much stuff like that hurts me. Ive always tried to hold my tounge, and be quiet but i always js spill and have to talk to people. Maybe monday i can actually shut up for once bcs it always gets me into problems and situations i dont wanna be in.

[dashathetech]

I hate it, it’s so hurtful because in my head I just thought we were having a conversation 🤦🏾‍♀️

[jheypelayo]

I always give clues to my sister in a game but she always says “tumahimik ka nga muna.” i hate myself.

[Cantstopediting..]

My mam was making me dinner and I thought it would be nice to talk to her.. then randomly she said my name and said stop talking your talking to much.

[Bbbcccd]

You really should think about it because there is somebody at the other end and it can be quite abusive if you’re not listening to what they have to say especially if you make everything about yourself. If you do have this problem, you should work on it and not just go. I’ve got this problem I can keep doing. Fallen into deep depression because my wife just kept using this is an excuse and wanted me to sit there as a mole of nothing in the corner while she offloaded. Went to a marriage counsellor and she told her very pacifically that it is not okay. It’s actually a narcissistic trait and you shouldn’t actually try and push it aside. there are things that you can do to stop doing this and the earliest the better off will be will affect you later in life

[didinecharles]

THEN I KEEP ON. When I know you tired of me. I talk even more lmao