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Oversharing Why We Do It & How to Stop

Michael
MichaelFounder & Host, Sober Psychology
June 11, 2025 1:19 READ/WATCH
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📢 “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.

This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

Michael

About Michael

I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.