What’s the difference between an inner monolog or dialect, and having “voices” / skitzo?

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I’m having a hard time understanding when one turns into the other and becomes a “condition”.

I’m NOT trying to use info obtained to diagnose myself, but I’d like to understand the difference from a non-textbook-jargon-filled way lol.

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Inner monologue is when you “remind yourself” of tasks you have to do for example. It’s like talking to yourself, but in your head, not actually talking. Usually there’s no argument, just you keeping a to-do list and/or sorting through a problem step-by-step mentally.

“Voices” feels like literally other people arguing with you, in your head.