Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic excessive shame/embarrassment Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post osmoticdespair Posted at 9:36 pm on April 6, 2008 How do you guys cope with excessive shame/embarrassment  for things that are in the past, cannot be undone - and most of the time are not as crushingly bad as you feel every time they flash into your memory?

Replies Majo Posted at 1:07 pm on April 16, 2008 I try my best not to think about them and/or tell myself that I'm probably the only one who remembers anyways. Prince o palities Posted at 7:47 am on April 14, 2008 Honestly? I spasm and try to ignore them, but kudos on your phrasing of that. This happens to me all the time and you have worded it so vividly, expressing it like I've never been able to. If you figure out what to do, please tell me. Simple2005 Posted at 9:18 pm on April 10, 2008 What doesn't kill me makes me stronger. What made me embarassed in the bast doesn't even phase me now. You face your fears and move on. Soren Kierkegaard Posted at 9:00 am on April 7, 2008 I simply immerse myself is other things around me rather than becoming too emotionally invested in what I know wouldn't be a deciding factor once it has already passed. jamescoleman Posted at 9:40 pm on April 6, 2008 try not to think about them. everyone has shame and embarrassment. embarrassment can be a weakness because it can hold you back All 5 previous replies displayed.