Reasons Behind Oversharing and Strategies for Avoiding It

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This chapter discusses the reasons behind oversharing, including externalizing problems, social anxiety, alcohol influence, desire for connection, and attention-seeking. It also provides strategies for avoiding oversharing, such as thinking before speaking, finding alternative outlets for emotions, monitoring alcohol consumption, and processing the behavior.

We all know the feeling of oversharing at a party or work function and feeling the sting of embarrassment and shame the next day. So why do we feel the need to overshare with others, even though it has emotional and mental consequences? In this episode we explore the psychology of oversharing, from the difference between trauma dumping and authenticity, why oversharing soothes our social anxiety or can be used subconsciously to fast-track a relationship. We also discuss the links to ADHD and the emotional aftermath, particularly the experience of a 'vulnerability hangover', as well as my 5 key tips to stop oversharing. Listen now.

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