>>10310306I mean, I am not trying to advocate forgetting the past entirely. I am just trying to see some positive sides to the situation, that's it... And if you don't remember a particular event from your past, it doesn't mean it has been all in vain, it has still played a part in shaping your character. Every event in our lives contributes to forming our personalities and even if you don't remember them, they are still with you in a way...
But I think keeping a diary could actually be a good idea. At least it can't hurt to try, right? Some people also find it to be a good medicine for stress relief.