The Gift of Shame: A Positive Look at a Negative EmotionsteemCreated with Sketch.

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Shame can make people act in ways that go against what they want to do. In today's society, shame can hurt business. Shame can also show a person's place in society. Also, other people in the neighbourhood might feel ashamed. For example, it could damage a person's reputation or their chances of finding a life partner.

Sad feelings are changed by shame. If you chase a rabbit, you might not enjoy chasing a dog as much. In the same way, seeing a gorgeous sunset may make you worry about lightning hits. In general, shame can change feelings that are needed for life.

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No one should avoid feeling bad. It might not help everyone. Also, mental sickness can make it hard to control your feelings. People with extreme depression may find it hard to act morally or follow social rules, for example.

There are many ways to get rid of shame that work well. Many people use open communication, taking care of themselves, and setting boundaries. Friends and family can also help people reach these goals.

People talked about a lot of different ideas, but it was hard to choose one. For example, it can be hard to win if you try to hide the truth. Everyone agreed that lying might not always be the best way to deal with things. But some of the people who took part thought that sometimes it might be better not to tell the truth. People had different ideas about whether it was better to keep information from someone or give them fake information.

There are many great ways to deal with shame. But it's important to know where shame comes from before trying to find ways to make it less harmful. If you don't show or act on your shame, it might hurt you less. But dealing with shame means figuring out where it comes from and getting help. Build a strong network of friends and family to help lessen shame.

The worst kind of shame can be seen as a social problem, which shows how important strong social support is. Shame can also show that people value the rules of the group. This can lead the group to stop someone from doing something bad. So, people can change how they act by figuring out what makes them feel bad and staying away from those things. It's also important to know how shame effects the mental and emotional health of others.

Shame might not come naturally. But shame is affected by the surroundings and the people in it.


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