Hi @Keti. As everyone has mentioned, we all seem to do this at times. I certainly do. I walk a lot and love to talk outloud to myself then. I always seem to get the most creative solutions to problems that way. I was so glad when people started walking along talking into handfree phones as it made me look normal!
This is seeming to distress you though. I wonder if people at work are reacting to you talking to yourself or to your discomfort at the situation? Your self-consciousness about this may be getting in the way more than the actual problem. If you try to relax and interact more they might follow suit. Easier said than done though.
In terms of therapy, most approaches will have something to offer. CBT could be particularly useful as it looks at the thoughts and feelings behind what we do. If there is a compulsive, uncontrolled element to what you're doing, counselling is a great idea.
Your GP can create a mental health care plan that gives you some part-funded medicare sessions. Or even fully-funded if you can find one of the elusive bulk-bill Psychologists. Your doctor may also have some recommendations about where to go for counselling. It's worth booking a longer session to talk this through.
Let us know how you go.
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