Survivor Guilt

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survivor guilt

[sərvī′vər]

Etymology: OFr, survivre + ME, gilt, sin

feelings of guilt for surviving a tragedy in which others died. In some cases, the person may believe the tragedy occurred because he or she did something bad. In others, the person may feel guilty for not taking proper steps to avert the tragedy. Also called survival guilt.

Survivor Guilt

Self-blame and recrimination for having survived the loss of a loved one, in particular one who has completed suicide or was involved in the same RTA/MVA

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