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

Sometimes the reason we have trouble forgetting the memories of our past is because we have not come to terms with them. If memories are causing strife in your life, altering your behavior, or weighing you down with unhelpful protective mechanisms, it may be time to connect with yourself about those memories, and reassure yourself that it's okay to let them go. If you'd like, find a safe, quiet space, get into a comfortable position (but one you're not likely to fall asleep in!) and close your eyes. Try to connect with one such memory. When you feel it, tell yourself, "This is okay, it's in the past". Ask yourself "What makes you hold onto this? Why do you believe it is useful? Is this still relevant?" and try to find and understand the answers. Many times, we hold onto a memory or a fear because we believe it will prepare us for the future, or we think it will protect us from pain moving forward. But always guarding against a pain that may or may not come can cause us to act in ways that make happiness and connection difficult. Once you have assessed why this memory is still around, thank yourself for trying to protect you, but assure yourself it is no longer needed in this context (if that's true) and that it's okay to let go of these memories that you don't want to affect you anymore. Remind yourself that you (in the present moment) are safe, you are loved (because you love yourself and are making time to connect with yourself), and you want to be here. Hope that helps!

Keeping yourself occupied with things that you love doing such as reading or hanging out with friends or family can distract you from the bad memories that happened in the past. Sometimes acknowledging what happened to you helps to give you closure and realize that what happened to you is now in the past and doesn't define you. What I like to do when I am faced with bad memories of the past is to write it down to let me feelings out, it helps me release built up emotions and I feel more at peace when I write down what is going on, on the inside of my head

I think that personally the memories are always going to be there, in the back of your head. But it could get better with time and then you may not think about them as often, but it takes time to heal from those things. Talking about them might help and just time helps. But if you want to distract yourself from those memories, in my case it helps if I watch movies, go for walks, write, listen music or see friends etc. Talking to a professional about your memories or writing your feelings down on paper may also help.

Forgetting bad memories of the past is no doubt a tough thing to do. Normally, if you keep on remembering the bad memories of your past, it simply means that there are some things that keep on bugging you and keep on hurting you that remind you of your painful past. The best course of action would be to come to terms with your past. Acceptance of the past is often quite hard, however, it also results in unimaginable satisfaction. Once only after acceptance, can you let go of the past and move on. Therefore, resulting in eventually fading of bad memories.

Its not about forgetting them, they have happened and they are a part of your life. Its ultimately about acknowledging them, and not allowing them to affect or control you anymore. Taking the time to remember the bad memories is a good thing, it shows us how we have gotten to where we now, even if that's a negative place. By going back and embracing each memory, feeling the memory and discovering what impact it has had on the rest of your life can show you what things need to be adjusted moving forward. What coping mechanisms were developed and why? What behaviours and actions do we apply when dealing with situations that arise in our lives, why and how now with knowing where they came from, can we change them in a positive way. You must acknowledge and accept your past, knowing that you can never go back and change it, but it can teach you and guide you to a better more peaceful, fulfilling future.

You can forget by talking about things that used to matter in the past and know it doesn’t anymore Actually, there’s a quote I like alot or maybe it’s not a quote it’s a formula , 5/5 , if something won’t bother you in the coming 5 years of your life, it shouldn’t bother you 5 mins now !!! Work on it and know that you’re capable of anything and everything And if there’s a specific thing you’d like to talk about I’m always here to listen okay?? You’re the best!!!!!! And I’m always proud of what you do ! Have a good day

This one is something I have personally struggled with. I don't think anyone can actually tell you how to forget or how you should get through it, but I will tell you what helped me. As humans, we have a tendency to remember the bad things more than the good they call it a negative bias. I almost had to reprogram my brain and empty the clutter so to speak. I began writing every single thought and feeling no matter the reason or the depth of it I wrote everything in my journals. If I had gas, well my journal knew about it lol. What that did for me was take all of the noise in my mind and calm it down some. I also was able to in a way talk about my feelings without shame or embarrassment even if it was just by writing in a journal. But every time I made an entry, I was taking those bad memories and stripping their power away. So slowly I began to read everything I had written and over time I could even see my own progress. I kept all of my journals but some people like to destroy them. As I said, this is what worked for me, it is never one size fits all but hey it is worth a shot. Good luck, I hope things get better!

We don't just forget you know, we just need to accept that these have occurred and will always be in the past. And everything that is in the past should not affect your present. It can be hard yes for some time, but you'll see with time, your mind will get this habit of accepting and letting go. That is when you will be able to say, okay I finally moved on and forgot about what happened, while knowing for sure that it will still remain in your memories but not affecting you as it did before. So yeah, that's it

Bad memories can’t be forgotten, but there is a healthier way of approaching this situation: it would be letting go of the negative feeling these memories are surrounded of, accepting that they made you who you are today and developed your character and learning from the mistakes that have been made during those tough times in order to become better. The past is never meant to be forgotten, but neither should it be able to affect our present and future. It shoud be reffered to as maybe a sad book you’ve read that made an impression on you, but can’t personally affect your life.

I have found through the years, that when my "bad" memories of the past come out of nowhere and hit me, I take a deep breath and then instead of just saying I am not going to think about that, I hit it head on. I take a moment to fully understand and try to remember how I felt at the time. Then instead of looking at that bad memory as a horrible thing, I think about the good that came out of that bad time. I think about the decisions I made and the choices I made because of that "bad" time and how maybe in the long run, because of having that bad experience, I turned into a much stronger person, or how it led to a better path for me.

Memories are components of our life that are very difficult to avoid or forget. Every individual has their share of bad memories, but the reality is that the harder we try to ignore, the more it may try to influence our mental health. It may be helpful to consult a therapist or psychologist to help in moving on from the bad memories. Some people may eventually forget certain events as life progresses, but it can be challenging to do it alone for others. I would suggest seeking help as a professional can help according to the intensity of influence of that memory.

As cliche as it may sound, taking on a new hobby works based on my personal experience. It took a while for me to embrace the bad memories and I still recall them from time to time but they don't hurt me anymore. Distracting yourself with something that brings you joy will help you ease the pain and lets you stay more focused on the present rather than the past. Those bad memories will gradually fade once you find your joy. Your healing journey may be bumpy in the beginning and that is normal! But it will sail smoothly soon enough

You don't necessarily need to forget the bad memories, you just need to process them and interpret them in a different light. Every experience you have gone through that has had some traumatic effect has shaped you into who you are, and it is preferable to process them, confront them, and own them, rather than trying to suppress them, and having them affect you in ways that you do not understand. These 'bad memories' have turned you into a stronger person, and it takes a lot of courage to fully process and confront these memories and overcoming the negative emotions that stemmed from them.

You can't forget about the bad memories of the past. But, by staying grounded in the present knowing that the past is the past and I have no control over it and cannot change it. There are many ways to stay grounded, including mindfulness exercises. You can also reach out for support by speaking with a listener. If that is not enough, you can also be connected to a 7 cups therapist. There are many resources available to help people deal with past trauma and PTSD. 7 cups can help connect you with some resources to help you through this time.

The bad memories of my past are what brought me here to help others. That is how i am forgetting them, I am focusing on other peoples troubles rather than my own. I find that if you need to get rid of bad memories the best way to help is to find something else to think about. such as finding a friend, helping somebody, literately anything that requires you to focus. I say this because if you can find something that will make you happy and focus on that rather than your own bad memories you should be able to forget.

sometimes its difficult to forget about bad memories in our past. the ugly truth is, sometimes we cant. sometimes we are meant to use our past experiences as lessons to help us grow.... sometimes bad ones too. if you are willing to devote your energy and time into attempting to forget a memory, it takes patience. being patient with yourself will help you grow into accepting those bad memories which can sometimes help you reflect on them. bad memories are planted throughout our lives that can sometimes help contrast the good from bad. without these bad memories, we wouldn't have any good ones.

When you replay bad memories in your brain, you are strengthening the neural pathways that are connected to those bad memories. Basically, you're telling your brain that you need to keep those memories in your mind, because they're super useful: you keep recalling them all the time! So if you try not to obsess over your bad thoughts, you will have an easier time forgetting. Another way to overcome bad memories is by repurposing them. Find meaning in them. Maybe the bad experiences you went through led you to where you are now. Maybe the bullying you went through caused you to find your true friends. Find a way to show yourself that the bad experience you had paved the way for a good experience.

In my experience, there's no way to forget your bad memories. You keep reliving them in your head, depending on how intense they were for you. Although, it is said that time heals all wounds, that certainly is not the only factor. The more good memories you create would help in diluting the bad ones you have, and the more positive experiences you surround yourself with the more it becomes easier to live with your bad memories. With time you'll be so involved and content with your new life and self, that the bad memories either become a lesson or irrelevant. Either way it depends on how you want to move on. Do you want to live in the past, or create the future you want in order to not repeat the bad past which could re-create the bad memories.

memories are memories, they just seem to stick.... ecpecially the more traumatic ones. some of us get flashbacks from the past, others are visited with bad memories in their nightmares, theirs not really a way you can completely drop them out and forget completely, but sometimes over time they will start to fade, and maybe finding something to distract yourself from them, like learning something new, or playing a game, maybe making something new! I wish you the best!

According to me forgetting bad memories is not a solution to move forward in life. I always suggest people learn lessons from your past either good or bad experiences and try to never forget that. What you have learnt in the past just remember the lesson and make you sure you never repeat your mistakes. Make it your strength that you have experienced such challenge in your past and you are as strong you could never think. Motivate yourself that you're strong enough to experience any new challenges and tell yourself that "I'm much more stronger than that, i have experienced the worst, i can face any challenges in life now".