Shame
“Shame is the most powerful master emotion.
It's the fear that we're not good enough.” ~Brene Brown
Many people suffer with shame and don’t realize it. It is very damaging to self-esteem. Shame develops before the age of 7 years old. It leaves a negative brain wash effect in you adult life. This can lead to self-doubt and self-criticism, even triggering addictive or self-harming behaviors. All can be destructive and can damage to one's self-esteem. This can be overcome through talk therapy.
The intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. "I am bad." "I am a mess." The focus is on self, not behavior, with the result that we feel alone. Shame is never known to lead us toward positive change.
~ Brene Brown
The main indicators are:
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The negative beliefs and perception of self that there is some fundamentally wrong with you and it can’t be corrected.
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Self-blame when it is not merited (self-directed anger)
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Diagnosing yourself as psychologically ill
My approach:
I focus on creating a safe space to explore painful emotions, identify the root causes of shame, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
