How to Overcome the Shame of Addiction
How are shame and addiction connected? Shame is a natural and normal human feeling, and it is typical to feel shame when you have an addiction. This doesn’t mean that…
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Narcissism and Shame
…understanding the link between the two can help inform. The Role of Shame in Narcissism There is a direct link between shame and narcissism. Shame can trigger narcissistic behavior and…
Ending Family Shame with Megan Barry
…because it feels good and the control feels bad. Don’t shame your child Shame from a parent has the opposite effect. Shame causes a bad feeling and will drive your…
Doing Battle With Your Emotions and Making Headway in Recovery
…shame. Whereas guilt arises from feeling you have done something wrong, shame occurs when you believe you are wrong or that something is wrong with you. When shame takes over…
I’m a Plant, You’re a Plant: How to Reflect on Personal Growth
…it can seriously stifle growth even when we don’t realize it—and we often don’t. Shame is sneaky because it often feels comfortable, but as shame researcher and expert Brené Brown…
How Embracing Vulnerability Promotes Recovery
…wired for connection. It’s why we’re here, she says. And while connection is a possibility (necessity even) for all of us, so is shame. And the less we talk about…
Tips for Living With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
…Shame – It’s a rare person with OCD who hasn’t struggled with shame as a result of the disorder. It can be extremely humiliating to realize that someone’s watching you…
How Sex Addiction Impacts Partners
…often internalizes a tremendous amount of guilt, shame, anger and other very intense feelings. Without some counseling to understand the causes of their partner’s sexual addiction and how to cope…
Stigma Prevents those with Mental Illnesses from Overcoming their Disorders, Especially Adolescents
…a mental illness can generate many negative feelings for an adult, such as a sense of failure, shame, guilt, or weakness. Feeling judged or ostracized makes two out of every…
Bulimia Does Long-Term Damage to the Body
…compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, and excessive exercise. This behavior can be driven by feelings of guilt or shame after overeating and often leads to significant…