Situation · Money and survival

“I feel guilty about having money”

What could be going on

Money avoidance: Fits if you believe money corrupts or that rich people are bad, and you push money away.

Breakaway guilt: Could be guilt at having more than your family or old friends. Check who you think you've left behind.

Sudden wealth syndrome: Fits if the money came fast, through an inheritance, a sale or a windfall, and the guilt came with it.

Money shame: Check whether you hide what you have, out of fear of being judged or resented.

Guilt: Check whether you did wrong to get the money. If not, the guilt may come from a belief, not a deed.

Financial enabling: Fits if you give to ease the guilt, even when the gift doesn't help the person.

Questions to carry

  1. The last time someone found out what I have, what did I do with my face and voice?
  2. What do I believe people with money are like?

Also said as

  • guilty for being rich
  • ashamed of my inheritance
  • feel bad that i have more than my friends
  • i hide that i have money
  • embarrassed about my family's wealth
  • i give money away so i don't feel guilty

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