Trauma Dumping
3 episodes tagged "Trauma Dumping".
Is Positive Thinking Actually Hurting You?
💥 “Just Breathe” Memes Are Mental Junk Food — Here’s Why 💥 Alright, let’s rip the Band-Aid off: those cutesy just breathe memes? They’re not therapy — they’re mental junk food. 🧘♂️🍔 A 2022 study in Frontiers in Psychology found that oversimplified self-help advice actually increases anxiety when it inevitably fails to deliver. And oh boy, it fails a lot. That “good vibes only” energy won’t save you when you hate your job, your rent’s due, and your cat just puked on your only clean shirt. Take positive thinking. Sounds empowering, right? Well, a 2019 study in the Journal of Clinical Psychology showed that forcing positivity can backfire — making you feel even worse when you can’t manifest your way out of a dumpster fire life. And don’t even get me started on trauma dumping online. That’s not healing — it’s just performative whining. There’s real data on this: a 2021 study in Computers in Human Behavior found that oversharing online is linked to higher stress and lower self-esteem. Y’all, you’re not processing — you’re just fishing for likes. 🎣💔 Stop chasing the dopamine hit of a heart emoji. Healing doesn’t come from recycled Pinterest quotes or TikTok soundbites — it comes from doing the work. 👇 Drop a comment: What’s the cringiest pop psych trend you’ve ever tried? Be honest.
Oversharing Why We Do It & How to Stop
📢 “Why I Overshare (and Why You Might Too)” | Part 1: What Is Oversharing? | Sober Psychology Short Let’s be real—I have a problem with oversharing, and that’s exactly why I’m making this episode. Not a ton of Freud in this one (you're welcome), but we are getting honest about why we do this, especially in recovery. For me? Oversharing usually comes from seeking validation. It’s that deep-rooted belief: “I’m not good enough, so let me tell you my life story in five minutes or less and maybe—just maybe—you’ll like me.” I’ve done this with friends. With family. With strangers. With… you guys. Maybe that’s why I even started this YouTube channel—to find some way to be validated for oversharing. Might as well hit record, right? But here’s the working definition for Part 1: 👉 Oversharing is when you dump your emotional baggage on someone who didn’t ask for it. It's trauma-bonding with your coworker over lunch. It's tweeting your mental breakdown to 47 followers and a bot named Greg. It’s too much, too soon, to the wrong person. And it doesn’t heal you—it leaves you hollow. Let’s dig deeper. Hit me up in the comments once this drops. We’re just getting started.
Oversharing The Hidden Dangers to Your Relationships
💣 “Oversharing Is a Wrecking Ball—Not a Warm Hug” | The Social Consequences Short Let’s get into Part 2: The Consequences of Oversharing. Because no—oversharing isn’t just “awkward.” It’s a straight-up wrecking ball to both your relationships and your self-esteem. 🧠 A 2019 study in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology found that 65% of people feel less close to someone who overshares. Think about that. You think you're bonding? They’re mentally checking the exits. We’ve all been there. Trapped in a conversation with someone pouring out every trauma they’ve ever known while you're trying to remember your own name. (And if you’re feeling that right now watching this video… that’s fair. I still love you. But I’m still recording—so get over it.) Here’s the real issue: When you're emotionally dysregulated—deep in your feels—you lose social awareness. You don’t notice that the person across from you is drowning in discomfort. You’re seeking connection… and accidentally pushing people away. That’s why having a tight inner circle is everything. These are the people who won’t run. The ones you’ve built real trust with. That’s who you overshare with. Not strangers. Not acquaintances. So pause. Reflect. Oversharing isn’t vulnerability—it’s unfiltered emotion without boundaries. And it can cost you more than you think.