Why I Self Disclose

As you should know by now, I am a somewhat quiet person. I keep a lot of feelings to myself and do not like to let people in. There are a few different reasons why people choose to self disclose information. The main reason I choose to self disclose is the reason called "Catharsis" in the book. Catharsis is making an effort to get something off of your chest. I am one that strives for perfection and am often ashamed of making a mistake. When I self disclose, it may not seem like a huge deal to someone, but admitting my mistake to someone is very significant to me. I do self disclose information other than just mistakes I have made. I often disclose information so that I can hear the other person's reactions and feelings to what I have told them. That way I am able to clarify my beliefs, opinions, and thoughts. In my first year of college I had something quite terrifying happen to me. I was blaming it on myself, but knew that it really was not, so I disclosed information to my mom, so that she could tell me that what I was feeling was right and that what happened to me really was not my fault.