Yes, I have experienced this, especially when I'm manic but at other times I have a tendency to talk too much. I hate silence in conversations so I will say stuff just trying to keep the conversation going. I have shared too much and embarrassed myself many times.
I find that it takes practice to learn to listen instead of doing all the talking. I try to listen more to keep me from talking so much. I try to really focus on what the other person has to say and ask questions about them instead of focusing on what I'm going to say next.
I'm 62 and I haven't conquered it yet, but I think I'm better.
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Bipolar I, Depression, GAD Meds: Zoloft, Zyprexa, Ritalin
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