Would You Rather: Go Through Life Unable To Forget Anything Ever Or Go Through Life Unable To Remember Anything?

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MasseurDeMojo · Accepted Answer

If one goes through life unable to remember anything ever; that persons life looses all substance, and they never feel accomplished in their life.

Humans need to be able to always remember. Are memories give us substance, as they place, place holders at every point, with a time and date reference. Those memories also make sure we do not repeat mistakes; which makes us more innovative. There are some memories you may want to forget, but they never go away; so, you learn how to cope with them, and carry on with your life.

It is important to always, never forget. What we remember is what helps keep us sane!

razelove · Accepted Answer

I already have the second one, and it isn't so bad. Sure the brain holds onto things like a sieve holds on to sand, but there's pen and paper, so that's fine. There have been a few decades for me to work on mechanisms to cope with that and appear close to normal, along with modern technology it's pretty neat.

Also if I had to remember and be constantly overwhelmed with everything I've experienced it would make me insane. Remembering things isn't all it's cracked up to be compared to forgetting and just learning to deal.

DarkCarousel · Accepted Answer

I would rather be unable to forget anything.
Even though I have experienced some things I'd rather forget and never relive, I think the lack of memory would drive me insane. I imagine I'd spend my life grasping at straws, trying to fill in the gaps.

loves2learn · Accepted Answer

Unable to forget. That’s pretty much how I live my life now. It’s a blessing and a curse but I would rather remember living my life than forget it.

coachTanthony · Answer

I would have to say remembering everything would give me a headache but not remembering anything would drive me crazy.

Massageman · Answer

Let me keep the memories, even the ones I'd rather forget.
Didn't some dude by the name of Tennyson or something like that say, "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"?

That's the beauty of life anyway for many people. Yes, some were perhaps, abused, and that is a part of life that they would rather forget, yet, others have turned their pain into leverage as they start a crusade "for a cause" , which would not have come into being had they NOT been abused, etc. God uses us in strange, yet miraculous, ways- ways that way may not even begin to understand.

Hmmmm - - - - - Now, what was I going to do? Oh, yeah- write a note to remember to tell myself to remember to do the laundry.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Unable To Forget Anything Ever, I noticed since my late 40's, early 50's
there are different peoples names I could not remember it made me feel bad
and this girl, Renee says to me you remember me I told her no, I don't now
I know her name like a trooper so who knows what causes this I've had
trauma in my life with bullying from school and parents fighting growing up
and father verbally abusing us kids growing up and I always seem to go
back into my childhood, this one Psychiatrist, ask this therapist if I was
born a normal child then he put me on this Anti-psychotic medication so
yes I want be unable to forget anything

Lliam · Answer

It would be horrible not to remember anything. It would mean that you lived your entire life for nothing. That's what happens to people with dementia. No thanks.

So I'll gladly keep my memories, even the painful ones. I remember a lot, all the way back to my early childhood. I treasure my memories.
Now, if you're talking about every single moment of your life competing for attention in a jumble at the forefront of your mind all at once like a cacophony, that would suck. It would be like hearing every song ever recorded playing at the same time. It would be paralyzing. I think I've heard of people who suffer from a rare condition like that.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Both are a bless, sometimes i wish i can forget things just to forget the pain and the trauma is cased me but at the same time i need to remember what brought me to this point in my life, the mistakes i made that did lead to success in the end and start with a new adventure remembering the mistakes i did last to avoid them, eventually! A. Unable To Forget Anything Ever

JHNS98 · Answer

I'm already unable to forget anything, at least when it comes to relationships.

Case and point: I still have some feelings left for my friend who I crushed on back in 2014. This is complicating our frienship, especially after I told her about it.

And also I still remember details about all the other crushes I've had. Just look at my other questions.

Red_Arrow · Answer

I have always had memory problems, and they are worse with age, so I can definitely say it would be far better to not be able to forget things. There are so many things that I do not remember and no one else around me knows either. From work things to my medical history. Best to be able to remember all that you need.

ohshee · Answer

Huh!! WTF Is GaG and where am I that I was headed to Hawaii oh well. wass up.. wTF does that mean. A yeah big mac no s number 1 what its Wendy's. Oh Haha ok a Whopper please

99.8% sure I just about remember whatever it is I'm supposed to remember WTF is the question again

ChiTown33 · Answer

Unable to remember anything. Because I've got a very good memory unfortunately. And those that can't remember are always trying to tell me wrong about the past. It gets aggravating because anytime they don't want to be held responsible for anything they just "sorry man, I just don't remember". The old saying is true. "Ignorance is bliss"

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

In my case unable to remember anything cause my mind is like a magnet storage, i can remember from 32 years when i was 3 what i did and my toys like a video in my mind and that was in the year 1989 when the karate kid mr miyagi and daniel son were freshly new in the box office 🤣

I saw miss brains under the BONZAÏ tree in okinawa 😂😂

caring__1 · Answer

Here's an excellent portrayal of a relationship where one has no short-term memory. It shows the challenges and frustrations for both individuals.

TurboKid · Answer

I'm assuming just long-term sorts of memories? Otherwise, I would think the second option would be completely dysfunctional. I went with the second assuming we can still remember things in the short term and enough to function.

AlexanderAnttila · Answer

Unable to forget anything. Overcoming trauma and negative experiences has never been about trying to forget them altogether, you can't. Healing only comes when you confront the happening and make peace with it. And contrasting this with never remembering anything, well, my mind wanders to the Adam Sandler movie where he tries to court the girl with amnesia whose memory only recalls her birthday and her family feigning the same day over and over, and being in that state just terrifies me.

MotorcycleMan · Answer

I spent a significant amount of life remembering everything. It can be a bit raw, but I still like that better than not being able to remember. Memories are life :)

1Anon · Answer

I’d rather not be able to forget anything. I wouldn’t want to have a life where I’m unable to remember the people I love (parents and my husband) or the memories I’ve shared with them and my friends.

Ez-Bri-Z · Answer

I am a weird blend. I retain a lot of information I just can't actively recall it when I need it and when I dont need the info it pops up. I guess given the choice, I'd rather be unable to forget

Floppy2112 · Answer

I wish I could remember more things. I had some great experiences that I have forgotten all about and when somebody tells me about it, I remember it only slightly. But that sucks, I had some great experiences that I have forgotten about.

Crazybeeguy · Answer

I would rather remember everything, But if I couldn't remember anything, everyday would be a bramd new experience for me.

Lynx122 · Answer

I already am close to remembering everything ever so it wouldn't be that much of a change for me. Forgetting everything would be a huge loss.

CrypticViper · Answer

Unable to forget anything thing. I was watching the documentry on the guy with the 7-second memory and it was sad for his family. I don't want to rely on doctors to take care of me.

DaveToo · Answer

I suffer from both. In my younger years, I could remember everything from my past, in detail. After the racing accident, I'm lucky to remember my name.

KatherineJ · Answer

As much as there are things that I don’t want to remember, I would rather remember them, and all of the good things than to be ignorant of the things that make me “me”.

AndrewMG · Answer

I've regretted far more things that I have done than things that I haven't done, so option 2 please lol

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I wish I could answer, only I cannot remember what i wanted to say.

Leavesbound · Answer

I'm already in the 2nd category so it would be a refreshing change to be in the first one.

DJB72 · Answer

I'd rather have the memory. Even the bad stuff made me who I am today. Take it away and I may as well be dead

Tunasub · Answer

Unable to forget because yes you won't forget the tragedies that may happen, but hopefully there will be more of the happy and exciting times remembered to outweigh those bad ones.

FlySwimmer · Answer

#1 would be both a gift and a curse, but #2 seems to mostly be a curse

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

I basically do go through life unable to forget anything

TChenny · Answer

I would rather remember everything. I’ve experienced the latter before when I got too high and it’s literally torture

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

If had to choose second then at least everything will be new. Have you watched the movie first 50 dates lol cringiedt movie but still good

TheorionMage · Answer

It is said: "Those without memory, are doomed to repeat" BUT... 'flawless memory' WITHOUT 'contextual insightfulness' but makes you a human video camcorder! ~ ;)

Yanagi_Kaze · Answer

I don't mind the emotional problems coming with this, the pros are too great. If I can remember everything, that means a great deal toy studies and research.

InventorofWarp · Answer

I have an eidetic memory so the first one is how I'm living as-is and it's a major factor to what led to four years of drug addiction for so long.

Wiredone · Answer

I would rather remember everything. I would go crazy if I couldn't remember anything

bulletbob555 · Answer

Well I knew what it was but I forget. Remembering everything would be quite a burden. In real life Mary Lou Henner is like that. You only have to give her the date and she can tell you the weather or what she wore that day

DocJones · Answer

I would rather remember everything. Too many memories that would suck to lose.

kevyhanma · Answer

What would be the point of drinking if I still remembered everything

Shiver · Answer

Heh, reminds me of "You don't remember, I'll never forget" by Yngwie.

FlowerSeed · Answer

I would love to go through life never remembering anything so I would love to always be forgetful.

krin_m · Answer

I hope i have my memory shatp and intact till the end!

loveslongnails · Answer

I'm thrilled I can't remember most of the shit I've done. When you can't remember everything, it's all new ! LOL

innerman · Answer

Forgetting is good... puff,  yea there might be good things worth remembering but the bad memories will haunt you, cause memories, make you a phyco... •• basically push you to the edge

collie22 · Answer

right what would it be like if i could remember everything, glad i can't but i need to remember stuff

REALSTEEL · Answer

Right now I don't forget anything but now I wish I can

crazy8000 · Answer

Both have their advantage and disadvantages. I'm already on the edge remember everything.

spartan55 · Answer

I'd like to find the perfect happy medium.

exitseven · Answer

I voted for A. A blessing AND and curse.

Lola154 · Answer

Go through life unable to remember anything

msc545 · Answer

Unable to forget anything is better, maybe

Jaylaaa2000 · Answer

Unable to forget.

SwitchGirl · Answer

A would keep me alive

potatoooo · Answer

Unable to remember anything.

najekim · Answer

I'll take an eidetic memory any day.

Shihab91 · Answer

tough one!!

JesseJayNeak · Answer

I pay close attention to detail so the former

EaterPeter · Answer

Neither

jimmy2 · Answer

Live in the moment

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