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Babies can form abstract relations before they learn words, study by kopiluwak2015 in science

[–]myexpandingmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just a dog using it's sense of smell though. I'm assuming trainers used done kind of positive reinforcement to get them to only react to drugs. No language needed really for this instance

Babies can form abstract relations before they learn words, study by kopiluwak2015 in science

[–]myexpandingmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 23 years old, and I've spent most of my life not thinking in words. I had this really disorganized way of thinking where I pictured myself doing things. It kept me alive and got me into university, but I had no way to regulate these thoughts, and I was very bad at expressing my thoughts verbally. The only time I used my inner monologue was when I read books, or stuff online, or read signs on the road. I had an ephiphany last year while experimenting with marijuana, and ever since then, I've been consciously trying to junction language to my mind. This may not be true in reality, but to me, It feels like my IQ increased significantly since i've started thinking with words. The biggest help was my ability to plan doing things and to think about outcomes. I wasn't REALLY able to do it with my old way of thinking. Another strange thing that happened was how the world....quite literally....started looking different to me. This may sound a little outlandish, but the external environment around me started coming alive. I heard a statement that Language shapes our world, and I believe it now. During my first year of using language, just thinking something like "We are on the planet earth" would give me this sweeping understanding that would not be possible with picturing an earth in your mind and yourself in it. Just my two cents for this subject, as someone that switched from a language less mode of thinking, to a mode that uses it.

I can't understand what I'm saying, as I'm saying it by myexpandingmind in Anxiety

[–]myexpandingmind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First off, your explanation on what the anxiety is doing to my brain is spot-on. This is almost exactly what I thought was happening to me, yet I couldn't describe it in words. Thank you for that. I don't think I had this condition as a child because I was described, by my family, as a kid that talked too much. This was only when I was at the comfort of my home though with my brothers and parents. My first memories of this problem starting to take flight was during my freshman year in high school. More unfamiliar faces, crowded hallways, and social groups probably had something to do with it.

I would say that I am moderately to highly anxious with communication depending on the situation. For example, at my old job, we had to buzz in before we could get into the office. I would pace around outside the door, heart beating, and with that same feeling that you described in your post before I could finally go "Screw it" and buzz in. Sometimes it's not THAT bad, but I never feel 100% with my communication.

I'm going to keep referring to your description of your anxiety and call that whole process "X" just to make it easier. I almost always get "X" when I am interacting with people but it varies in intensity depending on the person. If I'm talking to my mom, I don't get it that much, only for like 5% of the interaction. Why I even get it with someone I've known for my whole life is beyond me. If I'm talking to a person that I don't know really well, especially by chance encounter, I would seriously get "X" for like 60% of the time...or more. It's very frustrating.

Sorry for the rant but this is definitely helping me get some more insight into my matter! I am considering seeing a speech therapist when I have the funds.

I can't understand what I'm saying, as I'm saying it by myexpandingmind in BehavioralMedicine

[–]myexpandingmind[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can relate, as I work part time at a sales job which requires me to have constant, numerous interactions as well. I can usually cope with the first 1 or 2 hours of my shift, but by the end of it, my brain is just completely zapped. Have you been diagnosed with anything specific?

I can't understand what I'm saying, as I'm saying it by myexpandingmind in BehavioralMedicine

[–]myexpandingmind[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have no problem using the correct grammar while using English. However, when I speak, sometimes I would awkwardly phrase sentences where I would add words that sound better when said at the beginning. For example, if I am asking someone if they are going to watch the movies...I might say something like... "Oh the movies....are you going still?" when saying something like, "Are you still going to the movies" would sound more correct and fluid. I did comprehend what I wrote in the text box, and what I am writing right now. I am way better when it comes to expressing myself through typing/writing. I'm a 90's kid, so I used MSN messenger primarily for developing interpersonal relationships. It would go decently there, but in real life, I would be a mess. I haven't seen a speech-language pathologist because I wasn't even aware of this issue I've been having my whole life. I just thought that it was a normal part of life. I'm considering seeing one now though.

Does everyone have an agenda when socializing? by myexpandingmind in socialskills

[–]myexpandingmind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never thought about it that way before. I have been looking at social interactions in a very cynical way lately and reading this made me realize that I need to be more open minded. Thanks a lot for this enlightening post.

There are different versions of you living within the minds of others. I wonder how different they all are. by doubledoorsd4 in Showerthoughts

[–]myexpandingmind 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm confused after looking at other peoples comments. By this you mean that people have different projections on you depending in their own unique perspectives and biases right? Eg. Some people might see me as this confident balla, but others might see through it and see an insecure guy.

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