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Scoring an invite to afriendsevent is always exciting.
But attending the actual get-together can be nerve-racking if you dont have many mutual friends.
Who can I talk to?
Will it be awkward if the host is occupied?
Does everyone else here know each other?
It can be a huge relief when someone has the courage to strike up a conversation.
Below, youll find all of the details, as well as some of the replies readers shared.
But remember, thereissuch a thing as TMI.
And most people dont want to discuss trauma or upsetting topics while trying to unwind on a Friday night.
It sounds like the man in this particular story wastraumadumping on the author.
It also typically involves only one person going on and on, while the other simply listens uncomfortably.
Trauma dumping can also occur on social media or to the general public.
But there are a few distinct differences, as venting typically happens quickly and doesnt occur very often.
It might also be because the person doesnt know how to begin to heal from their trauma.
But this certainly isnt the way to do so.
Meanwhile, the listener may become extremely uncomfortable and overwhelmed as well.
They might even become triggered if theyve experienced similartraumain the past.
So how can we work on resisting the urge to trauma dump?
Brittany Becker, LMHC, toldVerywell Mindthat the first step is recognizing that you have a tendency to overshare.
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