[misev]

I have noticed the same trend in me, but have never done any meditation so far. It could as well be due to growing older.

[qwerty456127]

It could but this hardly happens to the majority of the people. Just look around and observe how many adults and old people are obsessed with their thoughts (often ridiculous) and feelings, take them very seriously and have very humble introspection/mindfulness skills.

[jvagner]

What if you’d meditated when you were younger..?

[qwerty456127]

This is a very interesting question. I don't even know whether it actually is good for children to meditate. "Inner dialogue" may be necessary for a young mind to develop. I believe development of mindfulness and silencing of the inner dialogue is a stage of development a person is meant to reach as they become adults. Those who don't reach it become old while keeping immature.