"The Rise of Oversharing: How the 'Things I'm Ashamed to Admit' TikTok Trend is Redefining Social Media Transparency"

A new TikTok trend called "social media is fake, here are things I’m ashamed to admit" is encouraging users, particularly women, to share their deepest insecurities and struggles, with over 26,000 posts since March. While some see it as a safe space for honest expression, mental health experts warn of potential pitfalls, such as oversimplifying complex issues and fostering unhealthy comparisons. The trend's creator, Rikke Drue, started it to express her own feelings of loneliness and insecurity, and it has since gained widespread participation. Experts emphasize the importance of seeking professional help for long-term mental health improvement, while TikTok stresses its commitment to providing a supportive space and wellbeing resources for its community.