January
8
Memory
After our discussion about memory and the possible consequences of repressing our real selves and experiences, what do you think we should do with painful, difficult memories? Think about it on a personal level, then on a societal level.
Andrea O.
AP English
Per.2
Nobody likes to think about painful difficult memories. More often than not we like to forget about these memories and repress them . The common misconception is that just by magic these will go away or we won’t ever have to think about them . Unfortunately , in most cases we see that these memories come back to haunt us in the most unexpected of ways . For example , those women who are raped are often scarred for life and have a difficulty in living normal lives. Knowing this , I think we should all face our past and that way find closure. By doing so , we are able to defeat the ghosts of the past and move on with our lives. This doesn’t necessarily mean going out and literally fighting but instead it can be as simple as talking to someone we trust. On a personal level , I have found that once I confronted the memories I repressed I felt much better and was able to move on. While this was hard and it took many years in the end it was beneficial. All in all , in my opinion it would be better to confront things that may turn into repressed memories rather than letting them come back to haunt us in the future.
Very well connected ideas. Be careful of the extra verbiage. You have some needless prepostions. Re-read and see if you can see what I mean.
Ms. Keeble
period2
I do not believe that discussing a painful memory with someone is the remedy to overcome a memory. The problem needs to be solved internally. A second opinion does not always benefit a person’s mental healing. Also, the experience may be too painful altogether to be shared. The method to deal with a painful memory is to analyze it thoroughly and instead of finding all the painful aspects of the event, find the positive things that have or could result from the event.
Trhas B.
Ms. Keeble
AP English 11
When it comes to painful and difficult memories I think it’s best take it as a lesson. You can reminiscent about it or not talk about at all but I’d just look back at it as a blessing. Whatever it could’ve been, all I know is that I’m still breathing so that’s is something I should be very thankful about. Everyone has a painful and difficult memory, everyone just has a different way of dealing with it. I personally like to talk about my problems because it feel good to me just to have someone to listen and give me and advice or just to let it out. At the end up of the day they stay with you, but just live and learn.
Bilguun Batdorj
Ms Keeble
AP English 2*
13 Jan 2013
Fear is an natural aspect all humans have. It is an evolutionary trait in which our guts tells us what to do and what not to do. Most of the time we get our fears from past experiences that might have traumatized us. It is perceived that talking about our fears and knowing the fact that we are not alone helps us feel better. In this sense, I believe we should not forget about our painful memories since these memories define who we are. At the same time we should not live in the past and we should try to neutralize those memories. Not only will it bring peace and stability to the mind and soul, but it will deter the chances of you redirecting those painful experiences to other individuals. We as human beings all have the same experiences in one way or the other and we all have the same hopes and fears as anyone else. Through this knowledge, it will bring harmony to the individual and to society as a whole.
Kiala Aranas
Keeble
AP English 11, 5th
My vivid imagination and memory are both a blessing and a burden; wonderful memories make my heart melt, and painful memories take my breath away all over again. Of my most recent memories, my paternal Grandmothers is my most painful. Remembering her in her last days is all I feel and think about, rather than the person she was before. Dealing with that is something that I have yet to master, but coping with the dilemma is easier when I push it out of my mind and into conversation. Among other things, learning from those memories and experiences motivates me to do right the next time a similar situation comes around, so I wont make another painful memory. Because no one individual has the same mind, experiences, or emotional stability, its difficult to predict what is most beneficial in light of society. I suppose therapy is safest.
Abraham N.
Ms. Keeble
AP English 11
Period 5
10 January 2013
To me on a personal level, I believe that difficult memories or experiences should be confronted with, instead of trying to block it out of your mind because when people hold their emotions inside of them, the consequences are usually worse than when the problem first happened. I myself use music to help me through stressful times, especially if I have a lot of homework to finish. On a societal level, I can see how some people do not want to talk about what bothers them, and rather block it out of their memory because it’s the easy way out, but the easiest way do to something isn’t always the best way to accomplish something.
Canyon Riley
Ms. Keeble
AP English 11
10 January 2013
Repressing a painful memory is like pouring salt on an open wound; you hope that hiding your true feelings will eventually make everything better. Whatever’s being held back will come out in more ways than one. You may be out with friends and suddenly feel uncooperative or exclude as you see their joy and wished you could feel the same. Or you may become more easily agitated and self-destructive toward your love ones because misery enjoys company. The best way to overcoming a traumatic past is to either talk to someone else about it or do social activity to take your mind off it. Although you will be scarred from the horrific event, the people around will not suffer from your pain making it easier for them to help you.
Adiam Habtay
Ms.Keeble
AP English 11
Period 5
Many people have a difficult time copping with bad memories. By repressing painful memories you can only damage yourself,talking to someone can help relieve your pain. You can take the painful memories as a growing experiences, by bettering yourself. I am not saying that you have to abolish the memories from your brain your mind,but just embrace it
Johanna G.
Keeble
AP English, Per. 2
9 January 2013
Although painful and difficult memories are tough to face, I believe that venting about it with someone or even writing about it will eventually help that person to move past it. I don’t think that it’s healthy for a person’s mind and body to repress their bad experiences because like we discussed in class, that person can express themselves negatively due to what they’re keeping inside. I can say that from my own experiences, venting about my problems really did in fact help me overcome them and I learned to realize that they have only made me stronger. However, everyone is different and they cope with situations differently, but accepting that something happened is the first step to moving on.
Kiloni Driskell
Ms. Keeble
AP English, 2
9 January 2013
The best way to deal with a painful memory is to talk to someone about it. Letting it build up inside is not going to help. When you finally let it out, it can be such a relief. Then it will not be so hard to cope with it and will be a little easier to forget. You can also write about it if you do not feel comfortable talking to someone. Painful and difficult memories put a burden on most people. They keep you away from escaping your past. I think the best way to cope with a painful memory is to talk to someone or get over it and move on.
Merritt Walker
Ms. Keeble
AP English 2
09 January 2012
After our discussion today about repression and memory, I believe it is a smart and safe idea to talk to someone about your painful and difficult memories. It might be better to talk to a professional but dvice is any positive advice is helpful, because it is not healthy to keep things locked up inside yourself. This can lead to depression, cutting, hurting yourself, hurting others or sometimes suicide. Personally the best idea is to go see some help or talk with someone. As a scoiety we wouldn’t get anything accomplished if we kept everything to ourselves. We need to be able to speak out what we are feeling. It is not good to dwell on the past, and if someone has a painful and difficult memory, it is positive for him or her to talk to someone, and then move on and keep going with their life.
Rebekah N.
Ms. Keeble
AP English 11
9 January 2013
Repressed memories are memories that have been forcefully forgotten due sometimes to traumatic experiences. I, fortunately, have not had any traumatic events happen to me to where I’ve had to repress a memory. Maybe some little things like the way I dressed in middle school or how much weight i gained my Sophomore year of high school. Those are some memories I am not very fond of and try to forget. Although I was not present during the class discussion, I know of many people who have went through very traumatic events and tried to forget everything. some rap-e victims or victims of molestation who have not dealt with their reality properly, in some cases, would repress their memory. I am not judging these victims and certainty not generalizing them but in my opinion, the ones who repress their memories are the ones who have not properly dealt with their past. They have not forgiven the perpetrator, they have become bitter towards maybe the situation, or they blame themselves.
*Had to misspell the word “Rap-e”
On a personal level, discussing my issues and venting is the best way for me. No matter how painful it hurts to bring up my past and its depressing memories, suppressing them hurt even. Once I lost my my aunt who was like my second mother, I could not sleep at all. My eyes were blurred from constant crying and life itself seemed like a phase. I did not talk about it and tried to “move on”. That led to more sleepless nights and a mouth with no words. Once I came to my senses and decided to express everything, It became more of a cherish to think of her instead of a mourn. Writing poetry about her, producing beats that made me reminisce on our amazing memories, and art reflecting her were outlets that helped me through it all.
On a societal level, working it out by expressing it in different outlets is also an amazing way. People using their talents to get rid of their stress is beneficial in both ways. They develop their art forms more and also they also release the inner, bent up emotions. Holding pain in can lead to it being exerting in ways one can regret.