Inn to keep thinking about the past?

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I honestly can't get over certain things that have happened in my past. They seem to cross my mind at least once a day. Its giving me major anxiety. I don't think I will ever get over these things unless I move to a new area and start over. The place I live in and the people I see daily are just constant reminders of what happened. Any one else feel like this?

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  • seekelp
    8 years ago | pl

    Depending on the exact nature of what happened, removing yourself from that situation may be a healthy choice. Constantly obsessing over negative things will not be beneficial to your mental health in the long run.

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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago | pl

    Sadly, you can move thousands of miles from where you are, but you go with yourself.

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  • Dad
    8 years ago | pl

    We all get over it. Time heals all wounds.
    The sadness and anger goes but the memories live on.

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago | pl

    I felt something akin to what you've described shortly after I married ex husband number one. Now in retrospect I believe it was a sign that I'd made a terrible mistake. I really did love him, but I think we rushed into marriage way too soon. I also think I made a terrible mistake when I dropped out of college to marry him and move two states away. I'm not a big fan of long distance relationships, but I probably should have stayed where I was and finished school instead of rushing into things like I did.

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  • Fall_leaves
    8 years ago | pl

    Yeah, I know the feeling all too well. It's hard to move on from something when you're constantly reminded of it.

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  • babara7246
    8 years ago | pl

    I know from my own painful past that is really is better to just move away and start fresh with new friends etc. I cut off all contact with my family and I take care of myself. Yes it is lonesome sometimes and at holidays I see my friends and their families being happy but mine was not like that at all. Make a new life for yourself and do what makes you happy. The painful memories will never go away if you are staring at them everyday.

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