Sense of guilt: what is it and how to get rid of it?
Il guilt it consists in feeling that you have done something wrong. Feeling guilty can be very painful because one feels persecuted by a very cruel part of oneself. One feels obliged to intervene for an alleged infringement of a rule.
It is possible to overcome the sense of guilt with the help of friends who support us, through a therapist and, above all, through the power of'Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Savior sees people able to change through the Atonement.
The hope of change is a feeling inherent in repentance, which leads people to feel "bad" for the mistakes made, but which never leads them to feel endless shame. Recognizing that you have made a mistake is very different from believing that you have made a mistake.
There are many people who feel guilty for making mistakes or even just thinking wrong. If someone we love hurts or deceives us it is understandable harboring vengeful fantasies towards him. Yet, for some, it is totally unacceptable.
It is advisable to understand when the sense of guilt is based on reality data and when it is more or less arbitrary and not rooted in reality. If, of course, we have hurt someone or failed to help someone in need, it is understandable to feel remorse.
Sense of guilt: suffering and torment
The punitive and unjustified sense of guilt is source of mental suffering and self-loathing. This torment internal over time can lead to develop various medical conditions such as substance abuse and sexual disorders.
A parable of Jesus it tells us that we should not seek the company of people who make us have negative feelings. In some moments of our life we can look for the advice of professionals and managers of the Church. This can help us restore of relations and ea know better yourself.
The Atonement, a powerful change
The Atonement helps us accept that we are children of God; to have a Heavenly Father loving who created us to be a positive force; to have an infinite value. The Atonement also gives us the opportunity to change through the repentance. The Atonement can fill our gaps, as long as we are committed to doing our part.