Oversharing
Not necessarily sure if this belongs in this group, but I tend to overshare with my friends. It’s always about what I’m going through. Which I feel like is toxic because they are not my therapist. I’m going through a hard situation, and keep telling them my plans, but of course it keeps falling through, and I feel like it makes me look incompetent, or If I’m overthinking something I tend to lay it all out. I’m working on trying to be more consciousness about it, and possibly try and journal more which I also struggle to journal frequently. It’s almost like for reassurance, and just to talk it out, and get feed back which I find getting there feedback sometimes upsets me more. I just wish I didn’t have to share every single detail of my life. I’m open to resources and suggestions thank you! :)
@Mre605
I think "talking things out" is a good thing. Can it overwhelm our friends or family members? Of course. So yeah, we have to try and limit what we say sometimes because their ears are going to get tired after a while.
BUT, journaling is a great idea. And the fact that you're here - write here in 7Cups. I come here a lot to write down my frustrations, fears, disappointments, anxieties. I guess I use it for journaling. :) And you can get feedback from people who don't know you personally, so you're not going to exhaust your personal network of people.
And you can always chat with a listener here, too. That has been EXTREMELY helpful for me when I need a neutral voice that can give me a fresh way of thinking about things.
I will say this is a great app! I’m glad to be able to post my thoughts, and get feed back. It definitely has been very helpful! Everyone is so supportive, and kind! ❤️
I think oversharing could be a way to avoid being alone. I know it's difficult and scary. Maybe we need to realize that we are the only opinion that matters especially in crisis. People may want to help but no one can understand what we are going through, the different layers to any given dilemma. Maybe you should write letters to your future self asking for inspiration and wisdom.
That’s a good idea! Thank you for the support it really means a lot!
My pleasure. Hope things work out fro you.
