Logorhea

Logorrhea is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable chatter, talking about abstract topics, or repeating the same words and phrases. In this state, people may seem out of control and strange, but they usually experience their own speech as unpleasant. What causes this behavior? There are several theories about why many of us are sometimes or constantly unable to settle on one topic.

The first cause of logorrhea may be fatigue. If there has not been enough rest and respite for several days, a person may begin to talk even more than usual. In addition, irritation, stress and agitation also cause chaotic speech. When a person feels stressed or cannot make a decision, he needs to talk it out. Probably, such conversations seem harmless at a quick glance, but the person does not realize how overloaded he is. Thyroid dysfunction can lead to excessive talkativeness, in which case treatment may help. Finally, logorrhea is a symptom of several other disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, OCD, mania and depression. For example, when a person is obsessed with an idea or thoughts, he may repeat this information over and over again.

Not only emotions can cause logorrhea. Therefore, it is often called speech incontinence. Some people speak quickly to fill silence or fill free time. However, if such chatter involves irritated interlocutors or those who simply want to relax, such speech may seem too documenting.

Concept and etymology of the term “logorrhea”

This is a phenomenon in which a person experiences an irresistible need to speak out of place. It can manifest as a separate form of mental disorder or as a comorbid condition. The cause may be stress, anxiety, negative emotions or, conversely, positive experiences. Logorrhea affects about 5