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Why do we internalise shame?

Often deep-rooted childhood trauma or past experiences silence us with shame. We also internalise that emotion thinking that we are responsible for everything going wrong. "Shame's isolating grip often silences us, as it thrives on our silence. Frequently rooted in childhood, these shameful beliefs persist as we age, upheld by our mind's search for validation. Although shame may seem unending, speaking about it within safe spaces reveals its transitory nature, allowing us to process and transcend its hold," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou.6
Published on Oct 2, 2023 08:48 IST

Signs that you are in emotional childhood

Emotional childhood refers to that state where we keep forgetting that we are responsible for the thoughts that impact our emotions. Hence, we keep blaming external factors for the way we feel. "We do anything but take ownership over our own emotions and face our own unhelpful thought patterns. Learning to notice when we’ve slipped into emotional childhood so that we can lovingly guide ourselves to emotional adulthood is such an important skill," wrote Relationship Coach Rebecca Ore. Here are a few signs of emotional childhood.6
Published on Sep 28, 2023 10:50 IST