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Your concern is valid. Talking to oneself occasionally can be normal, especially during stress, planning, or habit, but if it has increased significantly, happens in public repeatedly, comes with irritability, aggression, poor insight, job stress, social withdrawal, suspiciousness, disturbed sleep, or behaving as if responding to someone unseen, then it should be professionally evaluated. Stress from unemployment can worsen mental health, but persistent self-talk in multiple settings may also point toward anxiety, depression, psychosis-spectrum symptoms, mania, substance use, or another emotional condition. It should not be ignored.
Do not confront him harshly or label him “mad,” as that often increases resistance. Approach gently when he is calm: say you’ve noticed stress, anger, and that he seems burdened, and suggest a routine mental
health checkup for stress and sleep rather than focusing only on self-talk. If he becomes aggressive, prioritize safety for you and your child, keep distance during escalations, and involve trusted family support if needed. If he shows severe aggression, confusion, threats, or loss of touch with reality, seek urgent psychiatric help. Early treatment can help greatly. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.