Overexplaining is an effect of trauma: Here's how we can address it

When we carry trauma of past experiences within us, we fear being rejected and abandoned. "Trauma often triggers a need to overexplain, seeking safety by making sure others understand us. Click to join A need for validation: When we come with a lot of traumas from past experiences, we constantly seek validation and understanding from the people around us. Here are a few ways by which we can reduce overexplaining: Practice self-awareness: Being more self-aware and mindful helps us to understand the things that we truly need and learn to let go of things that ae beyond our control.