how to overcome guilt?
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Apologize.  Acknowledge that you are human and have done wrong.  Ultimately you will have to forgive yourself and move on.  (Easier said than done, I know)
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It might not seem to be easy at the time, but the easiest way to deal with regret is to face up to what you've done or not done.\n\nOwn up to your mistake, make your apologies and perform a make-good.\n\nFor example, if you broke someone's window, return with a tape measure, apologize for your mistake, offer to replace the window and tell them you need to measure how large the pane of glass should be.  Then, go to the hardware store, buy the glass and whatever else you need to install it.  Return with the new pane, the putty or whatever, your tools, a broom, vacuum, dust pan and a bag in which to put the trash.  Install the window, clean up and as you exit, with the bag of trash, reitterate that you're sorry for the inconvenience you've caused.  If they don't want you to do the work, call a handyman and find out how much it would cost to repair the window (give a good guess as to the size).  Then return to the homeowner with the cash and insist on paying to have the window repaired.  If they won't take the cash, ask them for the name of their favorite charity.  Make a donation to that charity in the homeowner's name and give the homeowner the receipt.  If they won't give you a charity's name, make a donation, in the homeowner's name to your favorite charity and give them the receipt.\n\nThe same kind of thing applies to other situations.  You need to make things as right as you possibly can.\n\nAfter you've done your best to make things right, forgive yourself.  You did something you regret, but now it's time to learn from it, get over it and move along -- There's nothing more to see here.
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time to stop feeling sorry for yourself...get a hobby, spend time with family and friends, catch up on the reading, balance the check book, do some volunteer work...work on YOU. You can't change your former's feelings.\ntime to move on.
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I think the trick is letting Him.  I mean, we're so quick to hang onto guilt about stuff, that we can't believe that we can ever be forgiven, be healed of our emotional hurts.  I say, the next time anyone asks Him for help, imagine Him saying, "Thou art healed."  Then BELIEVE it.  You'll be surprised how fast your tears dry up.  Even if you don't want to believe it, do...for about 30 seconds....then 30 seconds more...then 30 seconds more.  See if you're not up and smiling and dancing after that...In some ways, it is the power of suggestion.  But isn't that what God is--the "suggestion" that you are healed just by asking Him to make it so?
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Surly to "speak up" for one of the "guilty" would make you guilty anyway.\nLose on more sleep on this matter.
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Well... Just know it's never too late to say you're sorry and to make a wrong right. You can't change the past. However, you can learn from your mistakes in attempt to not repeat them.\n\nGo outside, breathe some fresh air. Run or workout. You won't be able to think much when you're exhausted. Eat some thing, even if you're not in the mood to eat because you can get even more anxious and depressed if you don't nourish your self sufficiently. \n\nDo some thing you enjoy doing, whether it be playing pool, watching television, driving, etc. Just do some thing. Otherwise, you'll be left with your thoughts and that won't help you.
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Sure.\n\nYou talk about thing things you have.  Did you do something wrong in order to obtain those things?  If so, you may need to make restitution with the person you slighted in order to make peace with that.\n\nWhatever you have done, if you have asked God to forgive you, you have to forgive you, too.  Failing to forgive yourself will definitely hold you back.\n\nOnce God has forgiven you, you don't have the right to wallow in guilt and shame.  He has freed you to go on to better things, and failing to do so is failing to accept His gracious gift.\n\nI know it can be hard to forgive yourself.  I have always struggled with that.  Part of it for me is recognizing that it hurts God when I don't accept His forgiveness and let go of my guilt and move on.\n\nI had the same problem with confidence.  I was afraid of being selfish, and I was very insecure.  I held on to my insecurity because I didn't want to be arrogant and selfish.  Then I realized how selfish it was that when someone asked me for my opinion, I would answer, but in a voice so small that they struggled to hear me.  I was showing my insecurity, which I thought was humble.  But they were having to work to hear me, which is pretty arrogant.  What is so great about what I have to say, that I'm going to make people work to hear it?  Now, I don't have to go to the other extreme and yell, but it is kind to be considerate of the one asking and speak my answer loudly enough that they can hear it.\n\nI used to think my guilt would keep me from making the same mistakes again.  I grew up never being forgiven, so I learned never to forgive myself.  It didn't work, so I shamed myself on top of that.  Still to no avail.\n\nGuilt is supposed to serve a purpose.  It's supposed to lead us to repentance and forgiveness.  Anything other than that is an abuse of guilt.  Some people will say, "ignore the guilt." but that's not really helpful.  Guilt can bring you out of self-destructive patterns if you use it correctly.\n\nWhen you feel it and repent and ask for forgiveness, you have to take the next step, which is trust.  You have to trust God enough to believe that He has forgiven you and that you can forgive yourself.  And you have to trust that He will help you do His will.  And trust yourself enough to take that next step onward.\n\nGuilt keeps you tied to that cement block you tossed in the river.  Cut the cord, or you'll drown in self-contempt.
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If you feel guilty, then you should seek ancient Hindu devotion methods.\n\nI will give you an ancient Hindu hymn, which will guard and protect you from evil forces. It has got no harmful effects, nor you have to follow any specific Hindu or any religious rituals.The site contains an image of Lord Agni or Fire God, the first basic element of universe. The hymn is in english, and any person from any religion can recite it.\n\n Just read once the hymn whenever you have got free time.\nTrust me, after reciting the hymn, you will feel much better and free from worries. I myself experienced it.\nShare your experiences too when you feel a difference. Visit a site \nhttp://harshad.wordpress.com\nThis site is free from ads and spyware, and is very safe.
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Hang in there. The best way for us to heal from our problems is to help other people heal from theirs. Do some volunteer work at a hospital.  I just went through this myself, I know how you are feeling. Geting your mind off yourself and focused on the needs of others not only speeds up the healing process, but helps us learn from the pain.
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Tell the people that you may have hurt that you are truly sorry, make restitution if you can, ask the Lord for forgiveness. If that doesn't work talk to your preacher/minister about it.
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It's absolutely necessary to forgive yourself.  If you don't, you'll carry the guilt around.  So, yes, you can do it.\n\nIf you're having a hard time being able to do that, I would seek out a good pastoral or therapist referral.  Forgiveness is critically important in all aspects of life.
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confession is a very emotionally taxing thing to do, it probably shouldn't be done casually.  you do feel lighter afterwards though still guilty to some extent.  It's hard to do but can be rewarding.
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try activties u love...meditation...yoga\nwatch your favorite tv show..\nchat with friends\n\ni've made a pledge of celibacy\ni know how u feel\ndon't give up...when u feel lustful have a prayer warrior ( a friend)with you to help fight temptation
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This is something that only YOU can answer.  You are the one who needs to live with your guilt or not if you don't tell them.
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the only stupid question is one you don't ask..lol so if you are having remorse crisis. Just spit it out..just walk up and say..gotta talk to you guys... I did it!.. then its over (with luck).. but chances are it won't be as bad as carrying around this all by your self.
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First you ask God for forgiveness for depriving the students of new books, better teachers, better facilities. Then you get some drugs to prevent the overwhelming sense of guilt that should spring from your heart.
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lalapetal, I would sugest that you talk to someone about this. Is there somekind of counselor you can seek? Some kind of suport groups in your area? I once told that I need to let it go and give it to god. But sometimes it stays with us and find it hard to accept things and forgive others. If you dont want to seek help then please seek a forum that can suport you.. google for some abuse forum, there are some good ones out there. You need to def talk to someone about this so you can begin to heal... this is the first step...