“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
- The last time someone found out what I have, what did I do with my face and voice?
- 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