Self-conscious shame

Exposed

Strength 2 of 4

Suddenly uncovered, as if something you would rather keep hidden is now in plain view, leaving you without cover and unsure how others will take it.

In the body

  • Arms drawing in across the body
  • Skin prickling
  • Breath caught and held
  • Shoulders curling forward

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

PrivacyTrustAcceptance

Softer and stronger

  1. Exposed
  2. Ashamed

Often confused with

Self-conscious

Self-conscious is noticing that you are being looked at; exposed is the sense that something you had kept hidden is now in view.

Vulnerable

Vulnerable is feeling open to harm; exposed is feeling that something you would rather hide is suddenly in view.

See also

Mortified