What would be the first painful memory you would wish to "erase"? How do you imagine your life would change?

This is not a new therapy and is given in two basic formats: the VA prefers to use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and within civilian therapy they use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Both versions are said to isolate and remove the trauma of one event at a time. This is continued until all or most of the compounding memories that are the active or debilitating components of an individual's PTSD is under control. The point of these therapies are not to remove memories or to forget someone, but to make it less painful or detrimental.

Both are said to be a means to an end; however, it was recommended to me that before starting either one everything (personal) should be in order. All outside stressor like major financial, marital, work related problems, etc. should be addressed before starting. You also need to have some faith and a bit of confidence to use the program. It's not for everyone right away.

The article also suggests the use of the drug Propanolol (it's Beta Blocker), this may be the way for some; however, as a previous user of Propanolol you need to check all side effects and cross effects with other medications you might take.

One of the side strongest side effect can be irreversible asthma, so insure before or while using Propanolol, I would recommend seeing a Pulmonologist. This was the effect that I had, the onset of asthma and eventually COPD.

Have you ever read War and Peace or watched the filmed adaptation that recently aired on BBC? The conclusion speaks for me in this matter. Fundamentally, I wouldn't change a thing for fear of disturbing the delicate balance of events that brought me to where I am today. Also, all the pain and suffering taught me to appreciate the good and make it even sweeter. As the man says, living well is the best revenge. So, no, I wouldn't want to wipe out my memories, not even one of them (including the bride from hell)

I don't believe we have yet matured enough to responsibly carry on detached from our emotional anguish. While it is painful I think it my help in keeping us in line