Fast talkers are people who articulately and assertively say things faster than they can be assessed as a way of pushing their agenda past other people's examination or objections. Fast talking can be especially effective when it's used against people worried about appearing stupid.
Talking fast seemed to signal confidence, intelligence, objectivity and superior knowledge. [However, another study in a different context has found that speaking slowly is linked to sounding intelligent, so the link is far from proven.]
Do you think you talk too fast? This is a more common worry for people than you might think. Usually, talking too fast is a sign or nervousness or anxiety but there are other causes.
Some studies show that speaking more rapidly makes you seem more intelligent, possibly because speed implies certainty. So what should you do? There's a better approach than simply speaking quickly or slowly, because how quickly you should speak can depend on the situation you're in.
They believe that talking fast may mean that they also think fast. They also might think that these people would be great speakers if called upon to give speeches with large amounts of data and information. However, science has indicated that this isn't always the case.
Pressured speech is when you talk in a fast, frantic, or urgent way. This symptom is common in bipolar disorder manic episodes. Many people with bipolar disorder experience manic episodes, which are periods of at least one week where you feel euphoric, full of energy, and need less sleep.
Go quiet until the person notices. When you see your moment to jump into the conversation, don't take it. If they ask why you're silent, say, “I can't keep up,” or, “You were rolling, so I just let you go.” If they never ask or even notice, then pretend you're at story time and enjoy the rest.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder may include compulsive talking as a symptom. In this Disorder, compulsive talking often manifests as a compulsive need to build oneself up or put others down.
In addition to hoarding conversation time, narcissistic communicators also tend to control and direct conversation topics. They focus on what they want to talk about, the way they want to talk about it, with little or no consideration for alternate views.
Don't be afraid to be assertive and enforce boundaries
It can be difficult to let someone know that they've overstepped, but if your time is not being respected, you have a right to protect your boundaries, and it's time to be more assertive. It doesn't need to be rude or confrontational if you don't want it to be.
A garrulous person just won't stop talking (and talking, and talking, and talking...). Garrulous comes from the Latin word garrire for "chattering or prattling." If someone is garrulous, he doesn't just like to talk; he indulges in talking for talking's sake — whether or not there's a real conversation going on.
Some common synonyms of talkative are garrulous, loquacious, and voluble. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.
Ms Cholakians says conversation can be challenging for neurodiverse people, as well as those on the autism spectrum. While she says "some people are just chatters", or self-absorbed, dominating conversations can also be a sign of someone trying to manage anxiety, using a rant as a coping mechanism.
Tongue biters may see something wrong, but won't speak up. They often don't want to put themselves in the line of fire or they are reaping some benefit through allowing the behavior to continue. Narcissist will only keep people around if they fall into one of the two categories.
Narcissistic rage is common for those with NPD as they grow increasingly angry with any display of vulnerability. This anger can be triggered when they are “called out,” their image has been damaged, or their shortcomings or wrongdoings are highlighted.
Disorganization. Disorganization involves thought disorders and bizarre behavior: Thought disorder refers to disorganized thinking, which becomes apparent when speech is rambling or shifts from one topic to another. Speech may be mildly disorganized or completely incoherent and incomprehensible.
If someone's always mouthing off and just can't shut up, they've got logorrhea, a pathological inability to stop talking. Sounds better than "loudmouth."
Some states of mania, anxiety, or agitation make people talk non-stop. Talking is a way to express their anguish. Their restlessness keeps them from being quiet or listening. Their way of talking is compulsive, and often disordered.