Avoidance Quote by Sonali Deraniyagala
““I must stop remembering... The more I remember, the greater my agony. These thoughts stuttered in my mind... I must be more watchful, I told myself. I must shut them out. I couldn't always keep this up.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "Wave", 2018
Attempting to suppress painful memories intensifies suffering; confronting them is necessary for healing
In simple terms: Avoiding painful memories worsens pain
Key Takeaway
Face memories to heal
Themes
psychology
grief
trauma
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
personal
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- personal reflection
- journaling
Key Concepts
memory suppression
mindfulness
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you process grief?
- When is it safe to let memories surface?
A Different Perspective
Suppression may be a temporary coping tool; not always harmful
![“I’ve gotta stop thinking I know what other people think, cause most of ‘what other people think’ is something I’m making up. So I should just let them have their experience, I’ll have my experience and not pretend to know, and just get past that. [I think that] is a major obstacle: manifesting…” quote by Marc Maron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/526/marc-maron-2459_anxiety_i-ve-gotta-stop-thinking-i-know-what-oth_3075383.jpg)
