When something happens that I did not anticipate, when the outcome was different or when some one reacts in a way I could not predict, I feel guilt. I feel guilty when I look at the work I need to do and I choose to take time for myself. I feel overly responsible for people and situations. I feel as if I must be doing something wrong if some one perceives me as trying to be harmful. I get into a “fix it” mentality and I criticize myself. I’m struggling with this emotion now–what if I would have said x or y to my friend? Could I have done more? What is this emotion trying to tell me?
Let's Talk About Emotions: Guilt
Updated: Jun 13, 2024