When I've got a problem and I'm talking, I'm in trouble. Sure, I need to set out the facts to someone else, but then the job is to take the cotton wool out of my ears and stick it in my mouth.
A problem is a problematical situation without a solution.
As soon as there is a solution, I no longer have a problem.
The existence of a problem therefore entails my lack of solution.
If I don't have a solution, WAIT: Why am I talking?
Surrender: drop my weaponry and defences and await instructions.