Beat yourself up

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Emotional Intensity

Indicates strong feelings of regret or guilt, often more than is reasonable. Slide

After losing the game, he was beating himself up all night.

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Self-Reflection

Used when someone is dwelling on their own mistakes or shortcomings. Slide

She kept beating herself up for not speaking up during the meeting.

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Informal Context

Common in casual conversation rather than formal or professional situations. Slide

I always beat myself up after eating too much junk food.