I’ve long since rendered the verdict on myself: I’m guilty. Yes, guilty as charged, guilty in the first degree, guilty on all counts. All my life I’ve felt every inch the guilty party.

Several years ago, my mother-in-law passed away due to dementia. During the time of her illness, my husband and I took care ...

My patient’s dilemma is far from unique. She was caught in a tug-of-war with guilt, which is something many of us can relate to. This emotion comes in two varieties: normal guilt and maladaptive ...

Guilt is a self-evaluative or self-conscious emotion, as is shame. You must evaluate and reflect on your thoughts and behaviors to experience them, even in a rudimentary or unconscious sense.

This is an area where journaling may be helpful, particularly Positive Affect Journaling (PAJ). Research into PAJ, described ...

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines guilt as a self-conscious emotion, which it describes as reflecting on one’s self-worth or self-value. It’s “characterized by a painful ...

One of the most compelling links between guilt and chronic pain involves inflammation—the body’s response to threat or damage ...

Guilt is an emotion that involves feelings of remorse and self-judgment. While it can be a helpful emotion for personal growth, letting it linger too long can take a toll on your emotional health.

Identifying the source of guilty feelings, reflecting on intentions, and seeking reconciliation can all help alleviate feelings of guilt. Although it can be a difficult emotion, guilt can help us ...