👉 Assuagement is a concept in psychology that refers to the phenomenon where an individual or group experiences distress and discomfort due to feelings of inadequacy, guilt, or shame. It can take many forms, such as feeling guilty for making decisions or actions that go against societal norms or expectations, being ashamed of past mistakes or failures, or experiencing negative self-talk or self-criticism. In psychological terms, assuagement is a type of internalization of feelings and thoughts, where an individual or