Did you previously have a manager who was really absent and made you feel lost? That could be why the opposite extreme feels good having direction now, while somewhere in between is probably the best situation.
Overcommunicating could help to beat them to the punch. Such as “hey this is what I did.” “I started this here’s where I’m at.” “Wanted to run this by you that happened today.” I would present it more as this is what I’m doing/done rather than leaving it open for feedback because if they are micromanaging they’re probably gonna steamroll over you if given the opportunity. They might try to anyway but if so, hear them out and try to find compromise and remain confident in what you’re doing. They might leave you alone more when they see you’re fully capable of what you’re doing, which granted should be evident with the work itself but people can be control freaks. Also if they give you a task ask as many questions as possible to get a clear understanding of what they want. Have found these types of people like to be vague as hell and expect you to read their mind then not be satisfied, this helps eliminate that.
