Question 1

what is the definition or description of: inappropriate guilt?

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In my experience: this happens when you do something appropriate and are made to feel otherwise, like being assertive and speaking up for yourself and then being accused of being insolent, brash or disrespectful.   There are bigger version of this, like survivor's guilt.   Catholics are good at instilling guilt, like when using birth control.   Atheists would say this is inappropriate.   This can be a value issue.

Question 2

why do depressed people feel inappropriate guilt?

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Guilt: Dynamically speaking, guilt relates to self blame and negative self concept.

Question 3

why do depressed people have inappropriate guilt feeling?

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Guilt: Dynamically speaking, guilt relates to self blame and negative self concept.

Question 4

what causes feelings of shame and guilt?

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Shame and guilt: Are similar, but i think of shame as feeling bad about who your are and guilt as feeling bad about something you've done or failed to do.  In general, it is less harmful to feel guilty about a behavior because you can change your behavior more easily than who you are.  Labeling yourself with negative terms such as stupid, lazy, ugly, etc. May feel permanent and unchangeable.

Question 5

how to deal with guilt and regretful thoughts?

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Guilt: It is important to uncover the origin of your guilt and also obtain help understanding whether or not your behavior actually merits feelings of guilt. Repetitive feelings of guilt are often caused  by being raised in an environment  where people held you responsible for situations that may have been out of your control. Best.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: guilt?

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Fritz Perls used: to say Guilt is any way I can control you and make you feel anxious doing it.   Its an atypical anxiety state that you feel when you are accused of doing something you should not have done, or you didn't do something you should have.   The underlying feeling you have is resentment, but that remains unexpressed as you conform to other's expectations.

Question 7

how come i feel overwhelming amounts of guilt after skipping work?

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Is it OK to be bad?: Perhaps you have a well-developed sense of right and wrong and are especially hard on yourself when you do something wrong--even skipping work (if you're violating an agreement in doing so). Your "conscience" is a positive attribute that steers you toward doing what benefits you in the long run. For example, even if you were to skip work and feel fine about it you might still get fired.

Question 8

how do i get over the guilt about over eating?

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See below.: Look at what triggers your over-eating. Sometimes we eat when we're stressed. Get yourself into a counseling to help you deal with overeating and help build up awareness of triggers. If you do over eat or eat the food you were not supposed to eat,  learn from the experience, and move on to work on your issues. Good luck!

Question 9

feelings of guilt after drinking, is this normal?

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Are you drinking: Often? Getting into fights? Behaving in embarrassing ways when u drink? Having trouble getting up 4 work the next day? Forgetting what happened the next day? Feeling hung over? If some of these things are happening, feeling guilty is a good thing which will help u assess whether u have a problem with alcohol. The fact that u r asking seems 2 indicate that u may  want 2 consider talking 2atherapist.

Question 10

can the guilt of having an abortion ever go away?

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Maybe help can help: That is a very powerful and complex concern. For all women, it is a very important and difficult event. For some it has more meanings than for others. Most can benefit from support given by people who understand what is most important to you. This can be from friends, lovers, family or mentors - but there are caring professionals too. There are gentle clergy as well as therapists. Forgiving's good.

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