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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

Psychology suggests people who were never taken seriously as children grow into adults who either compulsively over-explain or go completely silent - and both responses are the same wound wearing different clothes - Silicon Canals

Over-explaining often stems from trauma and anxiety, leading to chronic justification of one's presence in conversations.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The quiet power of people who stopped explaining themselves - Silicon Canals

Chronic over-explaining stems from trauma responses and exhaustion, leading to a transformative moment when people stop justifying their decisions to those incapable of understanding them.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Ways to Overcome the Habit of Over-Explaining

Over-explaining is a protective communication strategy that undermines self-esteem by eroding self-trust, boundaries, and perceived confidence over time.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

What Happens When You Stop Explaining Yourself

Over-explaining often stems from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing habits.
Boundaries lose power when we justify them; clarity is stronger than explanation.
You don't owe detailed reasons to people who disregard your needs.
Self-trust grows when you stop explaining and start standing firm.
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