TikTok Trend: Things I'm Ashamed to Admit
The new trend on China’s TikTok called “Things I’m ashamed to admit” involves young users oversharing on social media under the guise of dispelling the notion that people are living perfect lives. The trend is attached to the hashtag “Social Media is Fake” and aims to make people feel better about themselves.
Key Points
- Young TikTok users are oversharing under the trend “Things I’m ashamed to admit” to show the imperfections of their lives.
- The trend aims to combat the idea that social media portrays perfect lives and make people feel less alone.
- Users admit fears about financial security, struggles with relationships, and career uncertainties under the trend.
- London-based psychiatrist Mark Silvert warns of oversimplifying psychological issues and glamorizing unhealthy coping mechanisms through this trend.