Regret is a self-imposed form of punishment that keeps individuals trapped in the past, and it can only be overcome by sharing one's experience with others and taking action.

“regret is just a form of self-punishment and here's another thing to understand about what a colossal horrendous waste of time it is the biggest mistake that I made once the implants were in was staying quiet and you do that because of the shame and the regret that you feel”