9 Ways To Neutralize Your Pointless Guilt
To rid yourself of needless guilt, re-evaluate the reasoning that led to it Feelings of guilt arise from betraying your own rules for ethical behavior. If these rules belonged to someone else (i.e., weren’t really...
What You Need To Do To Cure Your Depression
Depression, anxiety, stress, and anger as well as feelings of guilt, shame and inadequacy have one major cause Myrna, 38 and a successful physician, sought my help because she often felt inadequate. While she really...
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How Can You Be To Blame When It’s Not Your Fault?
Why you should accept responsibility and reject blame In my counseling practice, I often hear people saying things like: "It's my fault that she asked for a divorce. If I hadn't worked so much, she wouldn't...
Chronic Experiences Of Childhood Shame Usually Cause Toxic Shame
What is toxic shame? When shame becomes toxic, it can ruin our lives. Everyone experiences shame at one time another. It’s an emotion with physical symptoms like any other that comes and goes, but when...
Are You Feeling Wracked With Guilt?
Guilt - the good, the bad and the ugly Guilt is good. Yes! Guilt actually encourages people to have more empathy for others, to take corrective action, and to improve themselves. Self-forgiveness following guilt is...