How to calm an attack of self-criticism. Problem: You are tormented by feelings of guilt or shame. Because of this, you cannot fall asleep, call a friend or loved one, start doing work, start building new relationships, live. What to do: Replace "I am ashamed" with "I am sorry" and "I am guilty" with "I am sorry." Gradually, anxiety and fear will begin to weaken, self-criticism will be replaced by healthy introspection. This formulation will help to objectively assess the situation. And if you continue ("I'm sorry that ...", "I'm sorry that ..."), you will be able to formulate your feelings more accurately. This will help get rid of the inner chaos and give an outlet for new emotions. #RandomThoughts