If we retreat too much into parts of our childhood it can have a negative impact on our mental health. That said Nostalgia will often come with a bittersweet taste, creating a desire to escape from the present and crave our unreachable past. So don’t apologise for re-visiting the past, instead find the time to appreciate those precious nuggets you have stored in memory. Nostalgia gives people a momentary experience of bliss that can provide the strength needed to persevere through hard times. Instead it is an antidote to people’s suffering, boosting their self-esteem and social belonging by providing a rewarding experience that may be shared with others. Whilst it is true that people delve into their memories when sad, lost or dissatisfied in the moment, this doesn’t mean Nostalgia causes negative emotion.
Thankfully we no longer take such a dim view on Nostalgia. Reflecting on your early events was ridiculed and approached as if it needed treating rather than celebrating. People even tried to diagnose it as a mental condition, similar to the likes of depression associated with letting go of childhood. A medical student, Johannes Hofer, first suggested it was a disease brought on by separation from an individual’s homeland. It reminds people that their life has purpose and that any present feeling of unpleasantness will be temporary.įunnily enough our understanding of Nostalgia has changed over the years. When we are going through a transition like becoming an adult or reaching retirement, or feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied, nostalgic memories can reduce the distress and provide that boost of well-being we sometimes just need. Although it is often judged to be an unhealthy yearning for childhood, Nostalgia is actually a beautiful and useful tool to help us overcome challenges in the present day. This has become known as Nostalgia – one of the most misunderstood aspects of our human psyche. Whether we are going through a tough event or things are simply changing in our lives, we will often find solace in memories of simpler times. We often get lost in the here and now, whipped up in the storm of reality that we forget to appreciate where we have come. It feels nice doesn’t it! Sometimes it’s important to take a pause in our routine and take a trip down memory lane. now think of a time in your life that fills you with happiness.
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