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I can’t seem to move on from past events. Why is this?!

1 Answers Moderated by Lisa Groesz, PhD Updated: Jan 11, 2021
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BeigeMoonlight on Jan 11, 2021
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Trauma has lasting effects on the brain. It can become difficult to feel fully alive in the present moment. When we are not living in the moment, we are reliving the past or fearful of what might happen in the future. Our experiences also shape our beliefs about ourselves.
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