Whats the best way to forget painful memories and a person who hurt me?
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Updated: Aug 29, 2024
AngelSapphire
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Sep 11, 2017
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The best way to forget painful memories is to think of the happy memories you've made together with that person.
Anonymous
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Sep 1, 2015
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Accepting them and letting them go through you completely. Without resistance.Sometimes forgiving the person who let it happen.
enigmatix
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Jan 7, 2015
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I've found that the best way to do this is to distract yourself by doing something you're interested in. That way, you spend lesser time thinking about these painful occurrences. Practicing various relaxation techniques helps remain calm as well. Talking to someone about the experiences helps relieve some of the emotional burden and having some support helps the healing process. In the end, it's just time and a gradual acceptance of what has happened. If it seems like this is causing a lot of distress and interfering with daily life, it's advisable to see a counselor.
Anonymous
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Sep 18, 2015
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I am going through this right now; and the way I am coping is taking it a day at a time...
Also, remembering the good times...when I am angry- before I used to find fault in myself and hate myself...but now I am slowly realising that he really does NOT deserve this love I have for him...I also take note that I am not the only person who is so unfortunate; even some celebs and people who seem to have it all are sometimes unlucky in love...
Even sharing these feelings seems to be helping me... =)
ASmileisAllitTakes
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Apr 16, 2018
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Not to let that person dictate your future, to prove to them that there control over you is no longer present. Truth is the memories will always be a part of who we are and we should take those memories and try and become stronger, use them to create something new and beautiful. By doing this we can take something negative and make it positive and profound. This is how you turn a painful memory into something else.
Anonymous
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Apr 13, 2020
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The best way to forget painful memories and the person who hurt you is to focus on yourself. Get a new hobby, do things that make you feel good about yourself! When doing that, you will not only forget about the painful memories or that person, but also make new ones that make you smile! Another thing you can do is talk it out with someone. Whether it be a family member, friend or even here, on 7 cups! We're all here to listen and comfort you! Talking it out with another person will not only make you feel better but also take a load off your mind and chest. I hope this helps! Have a great day :-)
Anonymous
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Nov 24, 2014
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Start seeing beauty in the things you have in life and appreciate what you have and the people you have in your life who still care for you.
Anonymous
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Apr 27, 2015
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First, accept the situation. It already happened and we can do nothing about it. Always fill your thoughts with positive things. Be with company that makes you happy and those who helps you forget about the past.
Greatlistener87
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Mar 22, 2016
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The best way is to let go of what you can't change and move forward knowing that u learnt something out of the situation and have become wiser.
StandUp
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Apr 26, 2016
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Make new memories and find someone who heals you
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