I began conversing with myself at the age of seven and have maintained this habit in both public and private spaces, regardless of the volume. Two months ago, I was engaging in a discussion with myself while shaving my hair in the restroom. Upon exiting, a young lady asked if I had been talking to myself, and I responded affirmatively. Her gaze resembled that of the nurse who looked at Jack Nicholson when he flew over the cuckoo’s nest — a flight taken too far. Though no one had mentioned it before, their similar expressions or thoughts did not bother me. The crux of the matter is that I have been unconsciously conducting psychological self-analysis by employing the most effective tool — the multitasking powerhouse known as the human brain. It’s plausible that people perceive things from a single perspective within their minds, but on a biological level, I cannot fully align with this notion. Every action we undertake stems from an internal debate that occurs within a fraction of a second, such as deciding whether to cross a road or stay put due to oncoming traffic while contemplating various unrelated thoughts simultaneously.
Admittedly, it isn’t mandatory to verbalize these thoughts for others to hear. However, recall what occurred with Braveheart when he slipped in the bath and found himself entwined with women’s thoughts invading his neural networks — an experience some men would trade for disembowelment on a pleasant Sunday morning.
Let us now examine the top 10 mental health quotes and see if we can identify any familiar faces among our closest companions.
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