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is perhaps one of the most common questions people ask each other.
There are many possible reasons for this.
I use the analogy of a boiling pot of water, she says.
trauma therapist and founder of The Cognitive Corner
you gotta take the lid off to let out the steam over time.
Otherwise, the pot boils off.
When we hold how we are actually doing inside, we are more likely to struggle.
Saunders says sharing can also helpbuild emotional intimacy in our relationships, helping us build a strong support system.
Sharing with others is also aform of co-regulation.
These disclosures and opening up of our internal experiences can help toregulate the nervous system, Dr. Dalgleish says.
In other words, we feel soothed and calmed when we connect with others.
She cautions that this applies to sharing and being vulnerable with someone,not dumping or venting on others.
It depends on two things: why youre sharing and who youre sharing it with.
trauma therapist and founder of The Cognitive Corner
That will help you gauge the level of vulnerability that you may want to express, she says.
Consider how theyve responded to your vulnerability in the past and how they made you feel.
Whereas a close friend or family member may receive a greater degree of vulnerability.
Bringing compassion to our struggles and sharing our true selves is part of our healing journey, she adds.
Reminding yourself of this may help you be more open to sharing.
Choose days/places/people that you want to be more honest with and test out how it feels, she says.
How did I feel after sharing?
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