'Vulnerability porn' is linked to vulnerability addiction, in which one engages in the state of being exposed emotionally or psychologically for the reward of validation or attention from others.
, also known as “Lee From America,” wrote in an Instagram caption in September. “But with such a new tool like social media, we don’t know the long term implications of oversharing on social media yet.”
While it feels good to have a supportive audience, the trend of being authentic and sharing your insecurities online could actually be hindering our abilities to be intimate in real life. “Vulnerability porn merely exposes us, our inner world, and potentially capitalize on it, not change it.
“I never share something online that I wouldn’t share with a friend, also,” admits Schiller. The influencer’s experience has helped her feel more comfortable being vulnerable in real life, making her connections richer and more transparent but she makes a point to share only reflections of her experiences on the Internet — not the actual moments in which she experiences anxiety or emotional breakdowns.
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