Forget Me Not: Making peace with the fear of being forgotten

There is an iconic scene in the 1988 movie Beaches in which Hillary, who is dying from viral cardiomyopathy, searches frantically for a photo of her mother’s hands. “I can’t remember her hands!” Hillary says to her best friend, CC. CC helps Hillary find the photo, then comforts her by saying, “I know everything there is to know about you, and my memory is long.” As CC walks away, Hillary whispers, “I’m counting on it.”

Athazago-what?

We all think about what will happen after we leave this earth, but for some, the fear of being forgotten phobia has taken over.

A Personal Story

Looking for your past and being curious is a natural part of discovering who you are, and can be a relief of the fear of being forgotten.

The Law of Impermanence

If your mind feels cluttered and you’re having a hard time controlling your thoughts, meditation can be a great way to center yourself.

A Life More Ordinary

The Athazagoraphobia Antidote

Conclusion

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Directly translated wohlgefühl means pleasant feeling sense of well-being. Read about everything mental health and wellness.

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Filler bite - Wohlgefühl

Directly translated wohlgefühl means pleasant feeling sense of well-being. Read about everything mental health and wellness.