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6194775 No.6194775 [Reply] [Original]

What are the differences between guilt and shame, /sci/? I know both of them are necessary in order to maintain mental balance, but I still can't quite distinguish between the two. When I ask myself this question, I have a tendency to juggle around instances of my past that can be categorized into both.... I think.

>> No.6194779

>>6194775

I'd say "shame" is a bit more general because it includes feeling bad about things that aren't "wrong". You might be ashamed of doing poorly in a race but you probably wouldn't feel guilty.

>> No.6194795

>>6194779
That still doesn't necessarily answer my question. Why wouldn't I feel guilt about losing a race as opposed to shame? It sounds like I would feel both, as they both somehow conflict with either a sense of morality or personal expectations.

>> No.6194798

>>6194775
Guilt implies transgression of something you know is wrong.

Shame does not. You can be shamed for your actions, but it's not something that necessarily requires you to commit a wrong.

>> No.6194802

Shame
a. A painful emotion caused by a strong sense of guilt

>> No.6194803

Guilt
a. The fact of being responsible for the commission of an offense.

>> No.6194827

Guilt = Oh god, what have I done?
Shame = You have dishonnaaa your famireee

>> No.6194836

>>6194803
>>6194802
Do they not both inspire feelings of pain?

So far your response has been the closest to answering the question, but there is still something missing to completely affirm these definitions.

Does anyone have a personal anecdote that can answer my question? I think I need a response I can empathize with.