Does a song conjure painful memories? Try to rehabilitate it, say scientists
The article discusses the impact of music on emotional memories and the potential benefits of "rehabilitating" songs that evoke painful recollections. It focuses on the case of Bonnie, who associates the song "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve with the traumatic memory of her family's impending eviction when she was a teenager. The article suggests that while the urge to avoid such music is strong, actively engaging with the song, rather than avoiding it, may be a better approach to "rehabilitate" the memory and reduce its emotional impact. The article emphasizes that this approach, recommended by scientists, can help individuals confront and potentially overcome the painful associations linked to certain songs.
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