Shame & Guilt in OCDBackground: Shame is a painful emotion which is experienced when a person judges oneself negatively and guilt is associated with negative judgment of one's behavior. The clinical experience and literature suggests that persons with OCD experience both these emotions. Shame in ...
is fundamental for civilization and societal functioning at large (Freud, 1930/2002). The study of guilt feelings has recently experienced a revival, as neuroscientists attempt to understand the potentially distinct neural circuits involved in the complex experience of guilt (e.g.,Basile et al., ...
Research suggests thatonline therapy can be an effective treatment methodfor people experiencing a number of mental health conditions, including “depression, GAD and social anxiety, panic disorders, phobias, addiction and substance use disorders, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and OCD.” Addition...
Sensitive boys are not all the same, of course; I can only write about what I’ve experienced. I have included situations in which my feelings were hurt as a result of being teased. I also dedicated a chapter to my struggles in a couple of high school classes and the way my emotions...