self-blame

American  

[self-blaym] / ˈsɛlfˈbleɪm /

noun

1. the act or attitude of blaming oneself for misfortune.

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verb (used without object)

self-blamed, self-blaming

1. to blame oneself.

Other Word Forms

• self-blaming adjective

Example Sentences

"If that self-blame is reinforced by a misinformed friend or service who says 'well, why did you take those images in the first place?' that self blame can really be reinforced so it's really important that the response that somebody is provided with is that they have not done anything wrong," she said.

From BBC

"I was having arguments with myself. A lot of self-blame, a lot of guilt, and a lot of tiredness."

From BBC

Because high-functioning depression is closely tied to trauma, and because a symptom of trauma is low self-worth and shame and self-blame, that may be a part of the reason why people with high-functioning depression can’t relax: They’re constantly doing for others.

From Los Angeles Times

They also may be cycling through regret, internalized shame and self-blame for the relationship ending.

From Los Angeles Times

There's a lot of self-blame that can be inflicted.

From Salon