When You’re Feeling Guilty: Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Guilt
Susannah Amezquita
Feeling guilty is a common human emotion that involves judging yourself negatively and then feeling distressed about it. It is the uneasy feeling you get when you think you have messed up, done something wrong, failed to meet expectations, or violated your own moral standards. Typically, it is brought on by your own concept of what is right or wrong. Feeling guilty when you know you did something wrong is normal and appropriate and can serve as a catalyst for personal growth that motivates you to make amends, fix the perceived wrong, and make an effort to change the behavior that caused it. Some people, however, feel guilty about things they...
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