I keep trying to think of things I did as a child which today might have been recognised as symptoms.

As a kid, I used to talk a lot. And quickly. Motor mouth and turbo trap were nicknames. How much did I talk? My father used to make me have 5 minute time outs so they could get a break. My sister didn't talk until almost 3 years old. My parents even took her to a speech specialist 'cause they were concerned about her. In the end it was just discovered that she didn't have anything to say; or more importantly didn't have time to say it! I answered everything for her, all the time.

Anyway, was thinking about it this morning and since my add books at work figured I'd just ask. Is obsessive (or in my case oppressive ) talking another symptom? I thought fast talking was, and I was good at that.

It bothers some yes. Their hyperactivity (talking a lot; talking fast) and impulsivity (interrupting; dominating the conversation) turns others off.

Recently, i read that slow talkers are perceived to be smarter. interesting, huh?

re: breathing

Are you breathing much if you are talking so much and so fast? Concentrate on breath work and mindfulness and awareness of your body/chest.

Some people talk more or faster when they are nervous. And not breathing deeply (during talking too much, and too fast) means that Anxiety goes up even MORE.

Listening to a person talk to much, too fast, is draining to listen to. The tense vocal and bodily involvement can also make others uncomfortable too.

I have a friend who talks too much and too fast, and interrupts to switch the topic. I feel like my bucket is empty after talking to her. I'll say something that is important to ME and my feelings, and she just flippantly _switches the topic_, like she hasn't PROCESSED or heard the important thing I just said !!

It is frustrating to talk to her and irritating at time.

Do you find friends avoid you?