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6 Signs You’re Living In Your Past
Living in the past holds you back from experiencing the joy of the present
Your past can hold you back without your knowing it.
Often, this happens because you’re attached to the memories of the negative events that happened. And this can stop you from living your best life in the present.
If you want to be free from the past, it’s important to first recognize how the past influences your behaviors.
Below are a few signs that you could be living in the past without even realizing it:
You’re haunted by unresolved trauma
If you’re struggling with unresolved childhood trauma, it can be difficult to let go of the past.
Painful experiences such as abuse, are not easily forgotten. They can be carried over into adulthood and will continue to affect you for many years.
When not properly addressed, the aftereffects can result in broken relationships, addiction, and disease. In fact, science seems to be linking early trauma to even back pain and depression.
Many people who engage in self-sabotaging behaviors like alcohol or drugs, once counseled, often realize they were self-medicating against the pain they felt from the…
