If you could erase one of your memories, what would it be?

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And why?

Let's assume that it would be a *permanent* removal. You'd never have to live under the influence of that memory again, for better or worse.

Lol Dr. Biker. That one caught me by surprise.. nearly fell on my rear laughing.

A genuine 'Thanks!' to those who shared memories, especially those darkest memories that bring back old pain. It shows courage to be able to do that.

Although our memories (both good and bad) make us who we are, I would agree that some negative memories, if powerful enough, seem to do more harm than good. That seems especially true for bad memories that haunt us relentlessly no matter how hard we try to 'get over' or 'get past' them. Our lives might be considerably more pleasant (or at least less unpleasant) without them. Then again, maybe the little bit of good that comes from a powerful, unpleasant memory is enough to justify the seemingly greater amount of suffering. Thanks again, you've all given me much to think about!

M, very intersting comments on the connection between memory and loss of innocence. Although I too sometimes wish I could go back to the innocence of childhood, I've found that it is possible to be just as curious about the world as an adult.

Answer 1

None. Our experiences make us what we are today. If those experiences were erased-we would not be who/what we are right now. Some of us live/relive those experiences. We need to keep busy and move on and time is the best healer. (Also, age dulls the memory. Ha Ha. Smile)

Answer 2

one experience that i am ambivalent about, i d rather not mention it . but trust me if i have the chance , i would just Erse it , or through it in the big black hole.

experiences of a certain caliber , are really costly and are very dangerous some times , living with your past is not an easy task especially if it has an experience you were better off without ,.

experience = lack of innocence , and i miss my innocence and the capability to stand back and go like " wow , how does it work " this sense of being taken aback and asking question , is lost some how ..

Answer 3

Car crash when i was 8 years old. A lorry drove into a van that drove into my mum's car and a cyclist got thrown over his bicycle and landed head on mum's windscreen.

We were not too baly hurt, broken ribs, broken bones and bruises but the ccyclist died in fron of us and i still have nightmares over it! So really it would be wonderful if this memory could be erased for good.

Answer 4

The time I first saw porn by a friend's house. I became addicted to it after seeing it once when i was 11.After 6 years of fighting I'm mostly over it know although I still have rare lapses.

Answer 5

None...they all influence my life and the small details of today. It's life and people aren't made to erase memories. What, we can't live with memories ?

Answer 6

Answering this question. I have half-memories that I would like to recover, some good some bad.

Answer 7

I am just not telling you, it would come alive and that is something I don't want to happen! That should be the reason enough for permanent erasure of that memory.

Answer 8

My cat dying in front of me. I had him for 10 years and then he had a stroke. It was one of the saddest things I've even been through. ...I know some kids who were present when a relative of theirs was being brually murdered. These kids are adults now who wish they could forget it. .....Some memories are just damaging and it's better to not have them.

Answer 9

Topsy Turvy in this world! Memory is an important thing in our life

Answer 10

This question and all of Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas books