When it comes to guilt, Freud was the expert, but he certainly didn’t have a corner on the market. Guilt comes in many forms, but when all is said and done, it can be boiled down to a set of five ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know that sinking feeling when you finally set a boundary, only to immediately want to take it back? That’s guilt doing what ...

Generally, depression is a state accompanied by unremitting sadness, lack of energy, anhedonia (inability to enjoy simple things), as well as problems in eating, sleeping, and keeping normal levels of ...

Guilt can be a good thing — especially when we’ve acted against our values or caused harm to someone else. In those cases, the remedy is clear: apologize. But there’s another kind of guilt that’s far ...

If you experience guilt and anxiety when you’re relaxing, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real, but it’s important to remember that rest isn’t a waste of time. Modern society often rewards ...

It can prompt you to do the right thing, but it can also drag you down. By Jancee Dunn I’ve felt a pang of guilt several times today, and as I write this, it’s not even lunchtime: I missed a friend’s ...

In a guilt-based relationship, you may be forced to take responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. Here’s how to recognize and break free of this dynamic. Guilt is a powerful emotion—one that ...

You know that sinking feeling when you finally set a boundary, only to immediately want to take it back? That’s guilt doing what it does best — keeping us stuck. Let’s talk about three ways we can ...