We have all felt shame at one time or another. Maybe we were teased for mispronouncing a common word or for how we looked in a bathing suit, or perhaps a loved one witnessed us telling a lie. Shame is the uncomfortable sensation we feel in the pit of our stomach when it seems we have no safe haven from the judging gaze of others. We feel small and bad about ourselves and wish we could vanish. Although shame is a universal emotion, how it affects mental health and behavior is not self-evident.
In this post we will try to uncover some common interpretations of events that prompt feelings of shame :
- Believing that others will reject you (or have rejected you).
- Judging yourself to be inferior, not “good enough” not as good as others; self invalidation.
- Comparing yourself to others and thinking that you are a “loser”.
- Believing yourself unlovable.
- Thinking that you are bad, immoral, or wrong.
- Thinking that you are defective.
- Thinking that you are a bad person or a failure.
- Believing your body (or a body part) is too big, too small, or ugly.
- Thinking that you have not lived up to others expectations of you.
- Thinking that your behaviour, thoughts, or feelings are silly or stupid.
Take a breath here, pause. Read these positive affirmations before you go forward > https://empress2inspire.blog/2021/01/22/daily-dose-of-affirmation-274/
Did you know your body shows symptoms of shame as well? Here are some biological changes and experiences of shame :
- Pain in the pit of the stomach.
- Sense of dread.
- Wanting to shrink down and/or disappear
- Wanting to hide or cover your face and body.
Shame is the uncomfortable sensation we feel in the pit of our stomach when it seems we have no safe haven from the judging gaze of others. We feel small and bad about ourselves and wish we could vanish. Although shame is a universal emotion, how it affects mental health and behaviour is not self-evident. Have you been experiencing any of these symptoms.
Reference : https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/96/36/539636b6d9efe2fe24daee861cdbfc1c.jpg
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