Blackrose2756

Why after reading the post about going down memory lane suddenly make me start to cry. I've been doing really good this week. I'm coming out of a bad time & have been watching The Secret & was even trying it yesterday & have felt so good this week.

Why do memories still make me sad? Why does every memory of something crappy he did remind me of the wonderful things he did before relapse & crack came into my life.

Lynne

O.K. Onward & upward. Going to get ready to do some things that need to be done. That way I don't wallow.

tropikgal2

Sometimes it is protective feature of our brain.

teke

i have those painful memories at times too, i think that is one of the reasons that i've held on so long, but there are times that i just can't allow my mind to go there before i know i can handle it. i believe that i can remember but i don't have to allow my memories to consume my thoughs if they are causeing me pain.

hope213

we all do that at one time or another. ((( blackrose))))

greeteachday

We had a similar discussion in a meeting last night. I described it like opening a box and taking one piece out at a time to hold and feel...then put it away. I too find sometimes I must divert my mind from the pain, while at other times it is good to examine the memories and then let the pain go. I think it helps us to move to acceptance.
You are doing so well...recognizing it and moving forward. Hugs; I hope your day got better and better!