Could the way to get rid of the effects of our negative childhood memories be to forget them? It is impossible for a person to forget childhood memories unless he or she suffers from a disease that has a devastating effect on the brain, such as brain trauma or Alzheimer's disease (dementia). Therefore, “doctor, make sure my brain is erased so that I can forget everything!” His expectation cannot be a realistic desire.
Is it possible for us to be at peace with our memories instead of forgetting and to confront them with a humorous approach when necessary? Healthy individuals answer "yes" to this question with their experiences. When a person experiences pain due to his memories, he can breathe easy if he can develop self-awareness by asking himself the following question: "I am uneasy due to the event I experienced today, am I thinking and reacting according to my current age when evaluating the event I experienced?" Or do I think and react as I did in my childhood or adolescence?" /p>
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