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What could help to let go off painful past memories?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Box them up: I like using the image of putting them in a box, closing the box and putting it on a shelf. Working more directly with a therapist can help people generate better ways of letting go and developing some protections from intrusive memories.

Answered 11/27/2017

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