tertiary · Self-Blame

Harsh-Self-Judgement

Part of the Shame & Guilt Wheel

What is Harsh-Self-Judgement?

A voice that punishes rather than corrects. Criticism with no constructive floor.

When you might feel harsh-self-judgement

Harsh-Self-Judgement is a specific form of inner-critic, which itself is a type of self-blame. You might experience this feeling in situations where self-blame is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define harsh-self-judgement.

Emotional Hierarchy

Self-BlameInner-CriticHarsh-Self-Judgement

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