Why do we internalise shame?

From getting stuck in childhood identity to poor sense of self, here are a few reasons why we internalise shame.

Published on: Oct 02, 2023 2:18 PM IST

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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. (Unsplash)

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As a child we felt it safer to place blame on others, than in adulthood. Hence, we try to place the blame on ourselves instead of finding other ways to deal with it.  (Unsplash)

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The inner critic in us is extremely harsh and tries to silence the intuitions we have. Hence, we always go for the shame.  (Unsplash)

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We develop very poor self-worth and believe that we do not deserve anything good. Hence, we should be okay with the difficult things.  (Unsplash)

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When we are brought up in dysfunctional environments where we went through trauma and bullying, our sense of identity gets rooted in childhood.  (Unsplash)

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We have held on to our traumatic stories for the longest time, and we feel that everything else is repercussions of that. (Unsplash)