Referring to one's self in the third person

Hearing someone refer to themselves in the third person may seem "wacky", but you may be surprised to learn that it can actually be pretty helpful to the person doing it. Some people find that speaking in third person improves their self-esteem, their ability to perform well under stress, to manage their emotions more favorably, and to think through complex situations in a more rational and calm manner. Though it?s possible that speaking in third person may be a sign of a personality disorder, unless there are other significant symptoms, it?s not usually considered a tell-tale sign of one. Still curious about third person speech? Read on!