Feeling Of Guilt in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different feeling of guilt patterns according to TCM theory
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A feeling of guilt is an emotional response that arises when a person believes they have violated a moral or ethical standard. This emotion often involves a deep sense of remorse, self-reproach, and responsibility for perceived wrongdoings, whether real or imagined. While guilt can be a temporary feeling that prompts corrective action, persistent guilt can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and even depression. It is a complex emotion that, when unresolved, can have significant psychological and physical repercussions, influencing one's overall sense of well-being.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a feeling of guilt is seen as an emotional imbalance that can stem from various patterns of disharmony within the body. Unlike Western medicine, which often treats guilt as a purely psychological issue, TCM considers it a manifestation of deeper physiological imbalances, particularly those affecting the Heart and Blood.
The TCM approach emphasizes the need to identify the specific pattern of disharmony causing the emotion before initiating treatment. This holistic view integrates both emotional and physical health, aiming to restore balance and harmony within the body.
TCM Patterns for Feeling Of Guilt
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause feeling of guilt
Heart Blood Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Fine (Xi)
Pale thin and slightly dry tongue
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Recommended herbal formulas
Heart Yin Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Rapid (Shu), Empty (Xu), Fine (Xi), Floating (Fu)
Red or normal tongue with no coating, redder tip with swollen red pointes on tip, deep midline crack
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
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Herbal Formulas for Feeling Of Guilt
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address feeling of guilt