Shame is a painful feeling that comes with harsh self-criticism, humiliation, and a deep-seated belief that one is bad at heart. Both shame and guilt arise when we violate our society’s and our own internal values. But unlike shame, guilt involves constructive self-criticism that results from realizing that you have done something wrong to someone else rather than self-condemnation. Shame is a feeling of being wrong, whereas guilt is about doing something wrong. Keep reading to learn more.
