A recent study in theJournal of Psychoactive Drugs has shed light on a less discussed aspect of psychedelic experiences: the feelings of shame and guilt that can arise during these journeys.

Most of us have been chased away from shame or taught to treat it as toxic. But what if what we know about this essential social emotion is dead wrong?

A shameful awareness is triggered as we feel a sudden shrinking sense that we are fundamentally bad, deficient, or unworthy according to some social standard. Unlike guilt, shame may motivate a ...

Perhaps you have someone in your life, whether it’s a partner, friend or loved one, who seems as if they’re perpetually guilt ...

The resulting feelings of powerlessness, guilt and shame can lead to mental health problems like anxiety, depression and even suicidal behavior. “Why are you experiencing all these feelings?

“From anger, rage, disappointment, hurt, you know, feeling of guilt that I let my team lose ... She is a beacon on MSNBC and all of media! Shame on MSNBC for this. SHAME SHAME SHAME!” ...

"I feel so free," she tells Sky News during a ... "I think this can resonate with any working mom. We all carry this guilt and shame and wish we would have done this or that.

It wasn’t the first January diet I’d ever embarked upon, but this time around there was one stark difference: the whole endeavour was tinged with shame ... and guilt in myself – and ...

The impact of crime on offenders can include loss of freedom when they are sentenced to prison, disapproval from society and feelings of shame and guilt. A criminal record can make it difficult to ...

You may want to speak to a therapist about your feelings and concerns if you are intentionally not masturbating because of guilt or shame. Conditions like diabetes, MS, and sexual disorders can ...