Regret Is Accompanied By Feelings Of Shame, Guilt And A Feeling Of Anger Towards Oneself

One of the emotions that often gets discussed in therapy sessions is regret.

- Sonali Gupta

Clients across age groups talk about their regrets—these could be about people they didn't reach out to, those they lost touch with, or chances they took or not. It shows up mostly in matters of grief, love, parenting and career choices. While people may not openly talk about regret, the reality is that all of us at some life stage, have felt regret which we silently carry in our hearts. It's one of those emotions that comes with being human. While regret is often construed as an unpleasant emotion, but if we pay close attention, it can serve as a compass about how we can build a life.