As a chronic oversharer, I thank you for this piece.
I overshare to gain the permission from others I am so desperately seeking from myself. To seek that instant comfort like you spoke about. But then I judge myself for doing it, I feel exposed.
I either need to shroud myself in mystery or share it all, but there can be an in-between because I get to decide how much of me I share.
I’m going to try this going forward and see if it improves my relationship with myself; if I can give myself what I seek from the other person.
I’m aware of my tendency to overshare, and I remind myself every time I feel the urge , but I just can’t help it. I was really glad to find this essay on my homepage; it reminded me that I’d rather choose silence and peace now.🥹🫶🏻
This article is so inspiring! I can relate to it very much. I remember when I was younger that I never felt, loved, seen, heard, or understood. I used to overshare a lot, because I wanted to feel heard and understood. I realise now that a private life, is a better life. I still find it difficult to overshare my personal life sometimes, but I'm trying to get better at it. Thank you for being so vulnerable and for sharing ❤️😊
This post felt like a hug to me. I had been feeling this so much and I am soo proud of myself to set boundaries and not overshare, because more often than not, I was left overthinking and feeling too exposed and vulnerable after sharing.
Thank you for articulating everything I am feeling.
This!! One of the biggest things I learned growing up especially culturally is that not everyone deserves to ‘see’ you and that evil eye is very much prevalent. The best piece of advice I got was to share after things have happened, not before or during.
Love this perspective. I’ve noticed that I overshare the most when i’m feeling anxious. I’m starting to learn that sometimes it’s ok to let a situation be a little bit awkward. Also realizing that’s it’s not solely my responsibility to keep a convo interesting.
Love this read! Highly recommend practicing silence. Not every thought that goes through my head needs to be broadcasted. I only started this year, but I can already feel such a big change in the way I carry my emotions. I’m less anxious because my thoughts and emotions feel more protected — less susceptible to judgment or external validation.
I feel people are either external processors or internal processors. Oversharing often happens when you like to 'say things out loud' and externally process your problems (I'm a chronic oversharer) - there's quiet strength found in keeping your cards to yourself, and other less volatile sources to share your woes to (journalling!). Love this article!
i loved everything about this piece.
So well stated with good examples. Love this quote "Comments or pieces of advice felt like a judgment."
Amazing take aways. Trusting in your own judgement. Also sometimes the advice by other people is perhaps hurtful/judgemental.
As a chronic oversharer, I thank you for this piece.
I overshare to gain the permission from others I am so desperately seeking from myself. To seek that instant comfort like you spoke about. But then I judge myself for doing it, I feel exposed.
I either need to shroud myself in mystery or share it all, but there can be an in-between because I get to decide how much of me I share.
I’m going to try this going forward and see if it improves my relationship with myself; if I can give myself what I seek from the other person.
you're putting clear words on the why and when of oversharing, thank you very much for the clarity it just gave me
I’m aware of my tendency to overshare, and I remind myself every time I feel the urge , but I just can’t help it. I was really glad to find this essay on my homepage; it reminded me that I’d rather choose silence and peace now.🥹🫶🏻
choose peace <3
oh this made me feel incredibly seen. thanks for sharing this, I loved it <3
thank you so much for reading!! <3
This article is so inspiring! I can relate to it very much. I remember when I was younger that I never felt, loved, seen, heard, or understood. I used to overshare a lot, because I wanted to feel heard and understood. I realise now that a private life, is a better life. I still find it difficult to overshare my personal life sometimes, but I'm trying to get better at it. Thank you for being so vulnerable and for sharing ❤️😊
I relate to this so much I’ve recently started doing this and yes literally every word I relate to
This post felt like a hug to me. I had been feeling this so much and I am soo proud of myself to set boundaries and not overshare, because more often than not, I was left overthinking and feeling too exposed and vulnerable after sharing.
Thank you for articulating everything I am feeling.
i really resonate with this piece - thanks for writing it <3
This!! One of the biggest things I learned growing up especially culturally is that not everyone deserves to ‘see’ you and that evil eye is very much prevalent. The best piece of advice I got was to share after things have happened, not before or during.
Love this perspective. I’ve noticed that I overshare the most when i’m feeling anxious. I’m starting to learn that sometimes it’s ok to let a situation be a little bit awkward. Also realizing that’s it’s not solely my responsibility to keep a convo interesting.
I love being enlightened lol I'm seriously considering doing this.
thanks for reading :’)
Love this read! Highly recommend practicing silence. Not every thought that goes through my head needs to be broadcasted. I only started this year, but I can already feel such a big change in the way I carry my emotions. I’m less anxious because my thoughts and emotions feel more protected — less susceptible to judgment or external validation.
I feel people are either external processors or internal processors. Oversharing often happens when you like to 'say things out loud' and externally process your problems (I'm a chronic oversharer) - there's quiet strength found in keeping your cards to yourself, and other less volatile sources to share your woes to (journalling!). Love this article!