Why do we feel so guilty?!
Question:
Why do we feel so guilty?
Answers:
You don't feel guilt, you need to seperate guilt and shame.
Guilt - You did something wrong
Shame - You can't live with yourself
Shame is a soul killer, and it can lead to depression, mental illness, alcoholism, co-dependancies, jail, or even death. When a person carrys "toxic shame" through life they live in turmoil, restless, and forever projecting blame and responsibilities onto others.
The best way to deal with shame is to face it, get free from the burden of "yourself" by making things right. You cannot undo what has been done, and sometimes you may not even be in a position to make an apology, but you can arrest the shame by admitting your guilt, and moving on.