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What are your echolalia words/phrases? (lemmy.autism.place)
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What words or phrases do you repeat repeatedly?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I repeat a word and a phrase, but without oralizing them. I think them to myself repeatedly, especially in the mornings, when I get up, when I go to breakfast, and when I am nervous.

Would that be echolalia too?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Not sure, but if you're controlling yourself to prevent it, then maybe? It sounds like the overall phenomena is fundamentally related to obsessive thought patterns.

[–] Chubberknuckles 1 points 2 months ago

I similarly have a collection of numbers and phrases that I will repeat, generally in moments of stress or to ward off intrusive thoughts. I can perform these inwardly as well, though I prefer to oralize if the situation allows.

I think palilalia may fit better.