The guilty pleasure of feeling joy at another person's misfortune - often tinged with shame.
Example:
Feeling satisfaction when a rival stumbles or someone arrogant gets their comeuppance.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Symptoms:
Musculoskeletal
Reflection Tip:
Schadenfreude reveals what you value - often about justice or equalizing unfairness.
De-escalation Tip:
Acknowledge without judgment, then redirect to compassion.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Having schadenfreude doesn't make you bad - it's a window into unmet needs.
Normalization Tip:
Most people experience schadenfreude - it's tied to social hierarchy and fairness.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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