Dealing with shame

Shame is a painful feeling that comes with harsh self-criticism, humiliation, and a deep-seated belief that one is bad at heart. Both shame and guilt arise when we violate our society’s and our own internal values. But unlike shame, guilt involves constructive self-criticism that results from realizing that you have done something wrong to someone else rather than self-condemnation. Shame is a feeling of being wrong, whereas guilt is about doing something wrong. Keep reading to learn more.

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So often we struggle with self-acceptance and self-love because we are dealing with shame, leading us to be critical of ourselves and feel unworthy. While we may be tempted to ignore and suppress the intense feelings of shame, that often makes us feel worse. Instead if we can get to know our shame better, we will recognize it when it shows up and learn to sit with it, soothing ourselves until it passes. While this can be a scary and overwhelming experience, we can ultimately free ourselve...

Shame spirals happen when an event triggers feelings of shame. This causes us to spiral down into negative and unhelpful thinking.

If you're experiencing shame, you're not alone. Therapy can help you understand why you feel ashamed and navigate your mental health concerns.

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I just want to be who I am and not worry about what people think. But when shame rears its ugly head, I don't always deal with it in a healthy way.

Learning how to deal with shame can encourage you to unlearn behaviors that don’t serve you, release guilt, and move on with life. However, if you feel that you cannot do this alone, seek professional help. Counseling can help you take control of your thoughts and feelings, forgive yourself, and heal. As someone certified in un-shaming, this process can be difficult on your own. Coaching can truly help you through this process. If you want to learn more please reach out…

This article deals with shame and chronic illness and gives you strategies to deal with the intense emotion when you're living with disease.

Everyone has experienced regret and shame at some point in their lives. Even though we frequently associate these two feelings, regret and shame are not the same. So, what is the difference between regret and shame, and how do these emotions impact us? Be sure to read my latest article to learn more.