Anyone have Memory loss bc of trauma

I am having trouble recalling events and things. I believe it’s associated w my traumatic relationship w lots of emotional abuse. It fills up my mind and occupies my thoughts so when I’m somewhere experiencing something (say a zoo) I don’t remember the trip bc my mind is busy keeping up a facade that everything is fine when it’s rly not

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Br

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Trauma can cause stress and stress can most definitely fw memory. Especially if your mind is constantly thinking on it.

Je

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I relate to this so much 😢 one of the reasons I take a lot of pictures now when I'm out. I rarely remember any details of the trip if I don't.

Kr

Krst • Jan 31, 2022
This 💔 Most of my memories only come from pictures. If its not photographed, I dont remember it. Even some of the photos are like looking at someone elses life sometimes but they usually help me remember at least some. When I find childhood photos its so bittersweet getting those pieces of memory. It breaks my heart all the memories I wont ever have back because they weren't photographed and trauma has erased them from my mind. Some people will never understand why taking photos is so important to me.

El

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I definitely have blank spots in my memory from my first relationship. I feel like my brain put them there so I don’t have to live with them everyday. Sometimes therapy can help you unlock them though (I’ve heard) and work through them. For me they come back in prices randomly. Sorry your going through this.

J

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I can relate to this. Is this a current relationship you are referring to? Or past? Would be interested in chatting more about this with you.

J

J • Feb 5, 2022
It’s exhausting, to say the least.

J

J • Jan 31, 2022
Current