Don’t Let Shame Become a Self-Destructive Spiral

Holding on to shameful experiences can be a literal ball and chain to your personal growth.  Re-writing the script with love and compassion for yourself and others is the way forward.

Down the Rabbit Hole

People who pathologically feel shame tend to internalize and overpersonalize everything that happens to them. They cannot see things in perspective. When something goes wrong, they say to themselves, “I’m to blame for what happened. It’s entirely my fault.” Not only do they demean themselves, but they also feel helpless, and don’t think that there’s anything they can do to change the situation. The internal critic in their heads continually judges and criticizes them, telling them that they are inadequate, inferior, or worthless.

https://hbr.org/2017/06/dont-let-shame-become-a-self-destructive-spiral