I've never heard the term 'shame storm' before but I can definitely relate to it. I get 'shame attacks' that can last for a day, like intrusive thoughts of self-deprecation. It's terrible, almost physically painful. But I do know it will pass and that's the only thing I use to help me cope, is the knowing that all those negative self thoughts will pass and then I'll go back to being more okay with myself again. Maybe that happens with you too @puzzclar? Then you can reset your sights on your goals again.

There's really nothing to forgive as you haven't done anything wrong, friend. It's all the mind.