Perfectionism is an unhealthy way of addressing shame, implying the belief that, with enough effort, shame will someday cease ...

This is in the hope that discussions are weighted in his favour, with his opposite having to start negotiations from a point that is so far away from what they want. The thinking goes that they'll ...

Shame and dissociation often hijack arguments, leading to defensiveness, emotional withdrawal, and escalating conflict.

When you treat emotions as adversaries, you're essentially fighting against your own nervous system—a fight you'll never win. Instead, according to Psychology Today, you should try approaching ...

Welcome to No Shame November! This week we're diving into the pop culture we love that society tells us we shouldn't. Shame tends to be an isolating feeling. It convinces you that you're ...

Thank God my parents didn’t like Meatloaf’Opens in new window ] The first time I didn’t feel, I guess, shame for being Palestinian was in Ireland, because of the level of support the Irish ...