Trauma dumping is different from venting, or what some people may call emotional dumping. Venting is done with much lighter subjects. Emotional dumping is appropriate if you have a bad day at work or you’re annoyed that the restaurant messed up your order again. That’s not going into heav...
Trauma Dumping on Social Media Trauma dumping is alive and well on social media. One post can trigger a downward spiral of one-upmanship. Nobody likes to hang around and listen to a trauma dumper—in person or online. It isn’t funny. It’s not cathartic. And it doesn’t make you fe...
What is trauma dumping? Some of Dr. Jessi Gold's patients are eager to share harrowing disclosures with her in their first session. Sometimes they’re people who have few boundaries, for whom opening up about things others might consider their darkest secrets isn't a big deal, often becaus...
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Time Boundary “I can only stay for an hour,” or “If you’re going to be late, please let me know ahead of time.” Energy Boundary “I don’t have the energy to help you with [their request] right now, but maybe [this resource] can help.” Emotional Dumping “I understand you...
Suppose you’re someone who is quick to overshare when youtalk about yourself. In that case, you want to take some time to consider some questions for casual conversation.Try not to overshareby trauma-dumping and asking about their similar experiences. ...
These evidence-based strategies can help stop trauma dumping and improve well-being. Well-being Learn how to let go of resentment to find inner peace Learning how to let go of resentment can be hard when strong emotions are involved. Here are some practical ways to transform your resentment...
Childhood trauma Poor modeling of healthy secure attachments Unavailable or avoidant caretakers Clinginess can also result from patterns of adolescent or adult behavior: Craving attention Jealousy Craving closeness Lacking self-confidence An absence of social skills An inability to “read” people Lack...
In addition, four million Iraqis have been forced to flee their homes and a majority of children have descended into malnutrition and trauma. Cancer rates near the cities of Fallujah, Najaf and Basra (the latter “liberated” by the British) are now revealed as higher than those at Hiroshima...
From 'That's So True' to 'Apple,' here are TikTok's most viral songs of 2024 TikTok bounced back from its UMG woes just in time for an 'Nasty' summer. 11/25/2024 By Elena Cavender Why is Gen Z trauma-dumping on TikTok using candy salad? Nara Smith can’t make this from scr...