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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Guilt vs. Shame: The Difference Between Helpful Guilt, Unhelpful Guilt, and Shame.

Shame and guilt are powerful emotions that seem the same but are very different. When it comes to guilt vs. shame, the difference matters – therapist explained.

Nobody is perfect. When you make a mistake, do you treat yourself with compassion? Or do you fall into harmful patterns of shame-based interior dialogue? Shame urges you to look at yourself not as a human being who did a bad thing, but as a human being who is fundamentally bad. Guilt, on the other hand, allows you to separate yourself from the action that was bad. You can feel regret, acknowledge that you would like to do better, and move forward having learned a valuable lesson.