I have the problem of being too chatty. By "too chatty", I mean more chatty than I feel comfortable with, and also sometimes I can see body language cues from the person I'm talking to that I'm taking too much of their time or making them uncomfortable. I talk both to strangers and people I know like this. I talk to my therapist like this (I have asked her to rein me in.)

I live in the southern US, so chatting to people you don't know is normal. (Just for reference.)

I'm just wondering if others who have problems with anxiety do this. I wonder if my medication causes this? I know of one medication that I took in the past that definitely caused this, so it makes sense that others could.

I've become pretty isolated because of depression and lack of transportation and money. Part of me wonders if I just need to talk when I do get around people.

I feel like this behavior is hindering my improving my support network. I don't especially talk about my health a lot - just general chit-chat.

Interested in your opinions and your experiences.

---Diagnosed with depression + anxiety

[gayleggg]

I'm like that. I find I am uncomfortable with silence so I fill up the void, especially if I run into shy people. I keep wanting to stop talking so much but haven't found a solution yet. I don't think my meds are causing it, since I've been like this most of my life.

Thanks, gayleggg.

[jaynedough]

I'm like that, too. I think mine is mostly due to anxiety and sometimes meds. It's one of a few reasons I hate socializing. I usually say something like, "Sorry I'm yammering so much." Also, I think some of my problem is that I get "log-jammed" and try to remember what I want /need to say. Especially if it's someone for whom I've been "saving up" discussions.

I love PC. For one thing, I can edit before "saying" something. Also, I feel more comfortable with the people here b/c most of us are dealing with being a little different.

Sorry for all the yammering.

Edit: Another reason I like socializing on PC is b/c I can edit after I post. Kinda like having a do-over.

I used to do the too chatty bit now I'm on the flip side. I have to be pretty quiet so as to not talk forever on and on..I used to be naturally talkative and friendly but everyone reacts different to it. Hope you find a happy medium