How can I forget about the bad memories of my past?

By learning to confront those memories, not repress them, and by then using that acceptance to grow.

You can't really forget them. What you can do is choose to not let those bad memories haunt your life forever. You can choose to see the positive side of everything good or bad that has happened. You can choose to learn from those bad memories and guide others. So can choose to not let those bad memories take the best out of you and you'll see that eventually the bad memories fade away.

You won't ever forget, and I'm so sorry. Bad memories of the past can be really traumatic and it's really sad that we can't just switch them off and make them go away. What we can do though is learn to process and work through the memories so that they don't impact on your life as much. Once we give them less power they can just chill out in the back of the brain as a bad memory rather than always being there reminding you.

No one can forget about bad memories. Often times, it can feel like we're constantly trimming the weeds of the past and we want to rid of them forever but the roots may always be there. It isn't about getting rid of these weeds but learning not to see them as weeds but as flowers. Many strengths, weaknesses, and more can be learned through evaluating and accepting the past. It takes a long time but it isn't impossible and with time, the pain will only hurt less.

Do not forget bad memories, wounds leave scars and scars reminds us to become wise and not to open the same wound.

I believe the best way to forget the bad memories of the past is to first, take all of the lessons learned from those experiences and save them. Then, go and make new, positive ones! You can do this among supportive friends and family, and even by yourself by filling your life with new experiences, getting into new hobbies, or partaking in a new interest! In the process, I'd suggest to avoid any negativity that may trigger those bad memories to arise again (but as you know, you should avoid negativity at all costs and do what you believe is really best for you!). Stay strong.

I find that I can move on from bad memories in two ways. First of all, I've had to learn in my own life that actually forgetting my memories isn't always possible. I take time to admit how they've affected me, but that they don't have to control me. Secondly, I focus energy on making new and positive memories.

Memories will always be a part of you, but it depends on how you control them. If you dont like a specific memory, simply accept it and see it as something that doesnt burden you anymore. Also, remember that things will get better, and focus on the future while accepting the past.

Bad memories cannot always be 'forgotten', but if you try to replace a bad memory with a good one of similar nature, it may have the same effect. Try to associate certain experiences with good memories instead of bad.

Focus on a positive future rather than looking back at what happened. If you do look back, look how far you have come!

Look forward towards the new experiences you have. Find the good in the new thibgs you do. It will help you a lot!!

You can never forget any type of memories from the past, as they make you who you are today. They become the stories you tell. In order to forget about the bad memories, the simplest way is to move on and heal from the past. Time is always a great catalyst to healing, but you can put in some effort by doing something you love, travel, or meeting your friends or more new people! :)

by thinking of happy thoughts and things to come

Forgetting about bad memories is difficult if not impossible for many of us. Seeing the past as what it was relative to how you've grown and improved is a way to reframe memories that don't need to be deleted, so much as managed in a way which allows you to continue to improve.

The best way to forget about a troubling past is to provide yourself with a promising future! The ‘bad’ memories in the past should be out-weighed by the ‘good’ memories to be made in th future.

It can be very difficult to completely forget about bad memories of past, especially bad things happen in the teenage. The best way I feel is to get away from the negativity of the bad memory. Get away from people, place, things and thoughts associated with that event.

A tool that has worked for forgetting my past is focusin on what is happening here, In this moment.

Actually, one never forget bad memories, it is just one learn to live with it with the time. So, don't think or make efforts to forget it, because you can't. Instead, accept it and focus on good and positive memories and your future goals and commitments. So, that you stay engaged and get less chance to dwell in those bad memories.

why do you need to forget them? keep them in your mind as a lesson and learn from it everyday :) only that way you can grow :D

You can't forget the bad memories, they will always be there and always be with you. What you can do is learn to use them, draw what knowledge and wisdom you can and then leave them be. Making yourself forget something is nearly impossible and the harder you try the more intense the memory can become. The best you can do is learn to cope with them and learn from them.

I've often wondered how I can forget the past and bad memories that can come along with it. Unfortunately, this is impossible. A part of you will always remember some of the bad or traumatic things that may have happened in your past. However, the good news is that it won't hurt as much, and with time, the memories will fade and won't be as vivid. Given enough time, you will only remember these things once in a while. It gets easier to forget your past as time passes by. All things will pass. : )

You can never forget the past but you can accept that you can not change the past and realize that those memories do not make you who you are today! They are in the past and will be a part of your strength. You have made it past them and should remember how strong you really are!

You can't necessarily forget about them, but you can leave them behind. Accept those memories as part of your past; they won't affect your life anymore. If you put your mind to it, you'll eventually accept them as part of your story and move on from them.

Bad memories are lessons to some wrong deed or something that didn't happen the way they were supposed to be. Time heals everything, give yourself little time. Memories will fade. As we all make new memories everyday, some good , some bad and some goes unnoticed.

It's important to keep your memories, both good and bad; they have both shaped you and had an impact on who you have become. It can be difficult when you remember the bad things, but instead of forgetting them, acknowledge them for what they are, then put them aside. It's hard not to let the bad memories have an impact on your present-self, but with time and with practice, you can let your memories stay in the past and move on with your life.

Forgetting is next to impossible. But you can let go of the pain your past is causing you to feel. Each moment in your past that causes you pain, there's someone or something that hurt you in some way. Forgive them; forgiveness is key to everything. Forgive but never forget, because it definitely teaches some valuable lessons.

Forgive yourself and those who have hurt you. The path molds us, teaches us, however we make our own future. It's peaceful when you're honest and patient with yourself about letting go of the past.

Take a step back and look at your past as rather a part of you than a flaw. Embrace and accept it. Learn from it, don't try to run or hide or it will only make the bad feeling from it worse. It's all okay! It happened for a reason and it made you, you. It's all a part of who you are; it's about acceptance. :)

Bad memories are very easy to get stuck in one's head. I myself have a lot of bad memories. Ultimately, I've managed to start putting my past behind me by focusing on making new, better memories, to be in my thoughts more than the bad memories. That's not to say I forget all of my bad times. I sure don't focus on them, and start each day fresh, But I keep the bad memories of my mistakes. I don't let them bother me as there's nothing I can do to change them save for making sure they don't happen again. Which is why I remember. I try to let go of a bad memory if isn't about what I'm doing right then, and it was never my fault to begin with. Ultimately, the best way to stop thinking about bad memories in general, is to hang out with a friend, or even by yourself, and do something you enjoy, so you can make some better memories and different thoughts to replace the bad ones with. It takes effort to get the ball rolling with it, but it gets easier.

hi! some things that can help with forgetting bad memories are trying to live in the moment and not linger on the past. remember that the past is in the past, and to let it go. (yes i did just quote elsa :D) and always try to think of the good things and the little things in life, the things that often go unnoticed but really are filled with beauty.