trouble thinking of things to talk about

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My problem lies with switching from my "listening mode" to my "thinking mode". I just can't seem to make the switch while a conversation is happening, even when I'm not actively part of the conversation. Each time I try to participate, going against my impulses, there's this nagging echo telling me that I'm talking rubbish because I haven't taken the time to think about the subject matter. Even when the subject is something I'm knowledgable about I can't make the switch.

The rare occassions when a thought does manage to break through it's always along the lines of "I have to get out of here before I say something stupid or upsetting" which isn't particularly helpfull.