I need to forget a painful memory?!
Question:
I need to forget a painful memory?
How do I do that? I always think about it and feel sad . How do I FORGET it? Thanks
Answers:
It's hard to force yourself to forget something. When you do this it often swings straight back(and sometimes the thoughts are strengthened.) It's better to think about it when it happens- but then ask yourself the question about how helpful it is to do this. Remember, sometimes the past can never be totally 'dealt' with. Sometimes you have to live with painful memory- and this is one of the keys when you examine the memories. It is to put it in some context, and that many of us have memories we wish we never had.