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What to do if i have a really bad memory, what is a better way to remember things?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

If you suffered: from a traumatic experience and are haunted by a bad memory, consider meeting with a therapist. EMDR is on form of treatment that can help you reprocess the bad memory and overcome it.

Answered 6/10/2014

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