Share your personal experiences on how you overcome shame and guilt.

[Flower]

My path toward defeating shame and guilty feelings has been individual for me. I got professional assistance to recognize and fight the negative thoughts that ran through my mind.

Through self-compassion practice and mindfulness training, I developed awareness about my emotional state. I redirected my self-doubts by concentrating on successes I had achieved. That's my personal experience. Share yours!

 

[Hazel]

Shame and guilt were emotions I didn’t even realize I was carrying for a long time. I used to replay mistakes in my head, constantly judging myself for what I should’ve done differently. It created a cycle of self-blame and low self-worth.

What helped me begin to break free was talking about it, with someone I trusted. Saying things out loud softened the grip those feelings had on me. I also started journaling, not to dwell on the past, but to understand where the guilt was coming from and what I could learn from it.

One powerful shift came when I learned to separate what I did from who I am. Making a mistake didn’t make me a bad person. That change in perspective helped me extend the same compassion to myself that I often gave to others.

I still feel shame and guilt sometimes, but now I use them as cues to reflect, grow, and then let go.

 

[Shree]

I’ve never experienced such a thing as shame and guilt personally, but I’ve reflected on it. If I was experiencing it I’d acknowledge feelings, practice self-compassion, like affirming my worth during walks in the park, and forgiving myself for mistakes, perhaps over coffee with a friend, would help me heal and move forward confidently.

 

[Commode K]

I had been taught to always have a positive mental attitude to overcome shame and guilt. Sometimes, the people we are ashamed and guilty about approaching, they don't even have anything against you. Sometimes, not is all in our heads and we need to face our fears to overcome it. Mental strength is the key here.