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Why do I always say things I don't mean?

Profile: ingenioussunshine26
ingenioussunshine26 on Aug 13, 2017
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sometimes people say things they just don't mean because they have not looked at the whole picture. I say things i don't mean because i don't realize my comment may affect the other person, It is human nature to say things you don't mean because you may not have the time to think before you respond. people understand you if they know you well. for example, you may be having the time of your life and you are on the phone with someone you love but they are not there with you so they fell left out and you don't stop to say hey wish you were here with me.it may not be enough and they end up feeling sad. You have to look around but thee is nothing to say about it so you say the wrong thing because saying the right thing is difficult to figure out. you could say i will make it up to you somehow. it is decision making and decisions have to be made fast sometimes. look inward or change the subject.
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Profile: InSync
InSync on Aug 18, 2017
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Because we often don't realize the the real worth of words. That's why being mindful is a great asset.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 10, 2017
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Because in the heat of the moment, my mind is telling me that those things are true. It is when things calm down and I reflect on what was said, that I realize I said things that I didn't mean.
Profile: Jomojop
Jomojop on Nov 22, 2017
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Sometimes people say things in the spur of a moment. I think this mainly is a reflection of how you’re feeling in that given moment, and when you’re feelings change afterwards, this gives you opportunity to reflect on what you have said, and this is where you may have come to the conclusion that you’ve said something you didn’t mean. You may find it helpful to have something to prompt you before you speak and rethink what you’re going to say, or when you’re feelingn a certain way, could you remove yourself from that situation to see if that helps?
Profile: thenameismaria
thenameismaria on Dec 10, 2017
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sometimes or usually most of the times most people have millions in their minds, whether it is financial issues, or over thinking in general, their mind is currently focusing on those thoughts and not what is happening in reality, it is actually losing in-touch with reality but not as severely as the people with bipolar or BPD experience, their case is quite different. To summarize it all in short, Your mind focuses on those thoughts that disturb you in the moment and tend to work on these thoughts, so when it comes to reality you don't focus on what you are saying which results in you saying things you don't mean.
Profile: FriendsForLife231
FriendsForLife231 on Dec 31, 2017
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That happens when you react on situations where your emotions overpower your mindset. You won't be able to think straight when you're emotional. Decisions or any kind of reactions made in such times won't be wise
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 24, 2018
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Maybe you don't feel comfortable expressing true emotions. It's hard to be vulnerable in front of people. Just take it little by little and start saying what you really feel!
Profile: Pumpkin74
Pumpkin74 on Feb 28, 2018
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There are many reason which could be medical so it might be worth mentioning this to your doctor. As long as you are cleared by them having conversations can be emotionally overwhelming especially for those with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Sometimes we try to sound like someone we are not to impress others or we may just be nervous and not want to say the wrong thing. Other times our minds are so full that we just blurt things out. Just remember, you are judging yourself more than the listener and take a moment to think before you respond.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 8, 2018
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Mostly just because I overreacted and I didn't think it through. I think to prevent this happening, we should always make sure to think before we speak and if we do say something we don’t mean, I think we should apologize and make things clear ♥️
Profile: EmmaGraymd
EmmaGraymd on Mar 29, 2018
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Maybe you are not allowing yourself to think before you speak? Slow down, really consider the question or statement at hand, and respond with a well thought out answer.
Profile: Saifbeinghelper
Saifbeinghelper on Apr 4, 2018
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It is because , you might always get irrelevant questions which you have never thought about or if you say some thing which you never mean , simply sates that you are hiding something or it can also state that you might be emotionally disturb but which one is best suitable for you , only you can define. note all your emotions when you say something like you don't mean and observe your emotions and write it down . i am sure it will be helpful to you to analyze the problem. thank you.
Profile: Amy1515
Amy1515 on Apr 7, 2018
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I think everyone does. If you feel angry or upset, and are in the middle of an argument or an intense moment, built up emotions can cause your adrenalin to take over your thoughts. This could make you speak without thinking.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 20, 2018
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Sometimes people react quickly and aggressively as a defense mechanism. Sometimes we say things that are hurtful and not true. And we project our insecurities onto others
Profile: Liouma
Liouma on May 10, 2018
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Because we are afraid of being honest with ourselves, we say things we don't mean over anger,shyness, scared of showing your truth self
Profile: rainyEars40
rainyEars40 on May 18, 2018
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well, sometimes i know i say things i dont mean because i dont want to admit the truth. is there anything you are hiding from?
Profile: SupportiveSockMonkey
SupportiveSockMonkey on May 20, 2018
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This could be because when in the heat of the moment people tend to say things they do not mean. If this is the case take 10 seconds to think about what you are going to say before saying it. If you feel like you are going to do something you regret it is okay to walk away from these situations to prevent this.
Profile: Eyesears
Eyesears on May 23, 2018
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Anyone does sometimes. Not being impulsive helps a lot. Think over what you want to express before you say it. When we are under stress and panick our brain doesn’t react properly and we just say stuff to defend ourselves and try to get as less damage as possible, but those words won’t be exactly what we think indeed. Take your time!
Profile: hopefulOcean89
hopefulOcean89 on May 23, 2018
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Sometimes people say things they dont mean out of anger or just being unhappy with themselves. Sometimes people dont think about what they say before they speak and it can lead to hurtful words being said.
Profile: wonderfulHart1330
wonderfulHart1330 on May 31, 2018
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It is very easy to do this as people can say things instinctively and can speak while under the influence of emotions
Profile: Moondust673
Moondust673 on Jun 24, 2018
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When we are at the height of emotion, we sometimes say things even if we don't mean them. When you feel this way, take deep breaths and think of what you mean to say. This will help prevent misunderstandings or making things worse.
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