Research Guilt & shame

[anthony]

I thought I would post this one here, as this is a topic of significance in many areas of trauma...

https://www.myptsd.com/threads/guilt-and-shame.87462/

If you wanted what I believe to be one of the best reads I have ever had the privilege of reading about guilt, shame and anger, then the fourth reference is a dissertation for her doctorate by Katrina Bratton that covers the best ever researched compilation and outline on this topic in direct relation to PTSD. For ease, here is the PDF: https://www.myptsd.com/gallery/-pdf/1-106.pdf

A Randomized Controlled Study of the Clinical Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of a Self-help Program Via Internet on Psychosocial Function Among Adolescents With Cancer

Clue: If I were a UK health service, how many clinical trials would I be recruiting for PTSD within the UK only?

 

[njray]

Wow really interesting stuff. But I must say I am left a little confused. When I read the posts here of woman being raped I am saddened at first then I become angry...I have never raped anyone nor have been raped. But I have been told and trained about things growing up and all the way to now to 48 years of age rape is bad, no means no, etc. I have been trained by family friends etc that is the way it is. I think/know that is a good thing ... That said am I feeling guilty or shamefull in reading these posts. It seems I am both by the definitions in this research paper.

Umm I used the words raped and others in the above example now lets say I was violated by a guy with a knife whom tried to kill me. After the assault I was first in shock then confussed then I became angry he tried to kill me then saddened by knowing he was a product of our society in that he tried to rob me for drug money blah blah blah then mad because he did try to f ing kill me and because of injury i could not work (physically and mental issues that turned into physical symptoms) I get angry again then I say good has come out of it because i am adressing a condition I have been living with my whole life that may have been reason for issues in my life. I go thru a bleavy of emotions and physical symptoms almost daily regarding this instance and now other traumas that have sesurfaced from my past and maybe even some currently now (Child custody/visitation).

Some traumas against me I will never know the reasons why they were pressed upon me. I suspect why some now where as I become more educated about maybe the underlying cucumstances regarding them and about me. Does this make me guilty in the some way that I feel sad in all the circumstances above. I am ashamed for say walking out of home depot knowing the woman charged me the wrong price for something I bought. I do not cry or am not sad then but I am guilty of not going back in to let her know,,,,

There was a time in my life i would have told the person at the register she was wrong but then people around me spouses, fellow shoopers would say I was nutz for doing that.... What the F.. now I am week so I give in and just walk out the door without saying anything........but F again U know what after looking at what I typed I am not I will go back if that ever happens again....

Now let me ask this what signal is society pressing upon kids that have acces to porn for profit then tell them rape is bad. I suspect a woman that lets say is exposed to rape or sex traumas and not treated and the attacker is not caught or for a matter of conversation these atackers continue on in there lives and become successfull and wealthy even though they are scum and lets say this person is of clergy, family or Dr. Does that not teach the victim this is the correct behavior maybe so they may use the same tactics against others if they see a reward at the end of the tunnel?

Sorry for all the questions but I am really feeling strong somethings (emotions from each end of the gammet) because of my trauma(s) I think maybe if I know why I am i will better be able to move on...

Any educated responses or explanations though examples on any of these matters would be greatly appreciated

 

[anthony]

I am unsure what your above post actually has to do specifically with the emotions of shame and guilt? You are listing your personal aspects, thoughts, and discussing traumatic events and mentioning anger lots... where is the shame or guilt aspects relevant to this wiki pages content?