Repressed memories

[Daise]

I know a few people that have gone through some terrible childhoods, and now can't recall anything due to the trauma. I'd reminisce with them and they can't remember anything. My childhood memories are almost photographic but there are definitely some things that went on that my brain simply won't recall.

I bring this up as the doc says I have a pretty bad neck injury from my childhood, and I'm clueless as to how it happened.

Anyhoo, anyone here go through the same thing? Have you been through hypnosis to recall anything? Was it worth it? I ask as I think maybe some things should stay hidden - as in, there's a reason why certain events have been repressed.

[kapyong]

I some case's repressed can be exchanged for implanted!

[Maxo]

I ask as I think maybe some things should stay hidden - as in, there's a reason why certain events have been repressed.

Yep.

Paging Sventek

[Sventek]

There's very little evidence to support repressed memories, and a LOT of people have gotten into trouble trying to 'reinstate' them. I think the thing to remember is that just because you've forgotten something, it doesn't mean that something sinister has happened. I'm not talking about you, Daise, just generally.

[Ice]

The problem with trying to force a 'memory' is that you can never be sure that it's an actual memory and not something either suggested or a doubt in your mind that you convince yourself is true. Being unable to remember an event/time mIght just mean that it seemed so normal or unmemorable at the time that it doesn't stand out as a memory. Maybe it was something that you just accepted and didn't bother to retain.

Yes, I agree that some things are better left buried sometimes. Not to say they should never be dealt with, but there are times in your life where you're just not ready to do so.

[shan]

Let sleeping dogs lie. Some things are best left alone.

[Harro]

I don't remember much about New Years.

I don't think I want to remember.

I think if you're happy in your life now, then is there any reason bringing back potentially painful memories?

[Gothchick]

Let sleeping dogs lie. Some things are best left alone.

Agreed. You might remember something you don't want to know

[Veefore]

In the case of injuries, often they weren't particularly severe at the time.
But as we age and degradation on our joints takes its toll some of these earlier, seamingly minor, injuries begin to become more apparent. We also take a lot longer to heal and recover as we get older and the quality of that healing isn't as good as when we were young.

Also, sometimes minor strains such as from sleeping funny one night that may have cleared up after a day or two get diagnosed as childhood injuries by quacks who see a long course of treatment $$$$$.

[tonka128]

. My childhood memories are almost photographic but there are definitely some things that went on that my brain simply won't recall.

Normal... most childhood memories are a bunch of pics and blank spots..

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there's a reason why certain events have been repressed.

Yup if the brain cant deal with something at the time (doesnt know what box to put it in) its not unusual for it to store it "away" till your ready to deal with it.

I some case's repressed can be exchanged for implanted!

Very true... hypnosis is very powerful and in the wrong hands (bad operator) you can easily be led down a path rather then be helped to "discover"

There's very little evidence to support repressed memories just generally.

would disagree... its quite usual even after something simple like a car accident for people to have a blank area around the trauma.... its the same principal...

The problem with trying to force a 'memory' is that you can never be sure that it's an actual memory and not something either suggested or a doubt in your mind that you convince yourself is true.

ever been in a room with siblings and recalled an event years ago and had 2 or 3 people give totally different accounts/memories of that time? it happens even with things we think we "remember clearly"

there are times in your life where you're just not ready to do so.

Being in my opinion the whole crux of the matter..... if there is a big problem in your life and "dealing" with whatever happened at that time and was repressed will help... and you are READY to do so... then its worth exploring.... otherwise, why stir up something???

So to lend some weight here.. in the last few years as a personal project I have been "exploring" the mind and how it works (stuff in other threads)... as part of that I have been trained and certified in Hypnosis... (have certificates I can post if anyone wants to call bullshit)....

Very powerfull in the right hands.. not so good with a half arsed operator...

[McGoo]

would disagree... its quite usual even after something simple like a car accident for people to have a blank area around the trauma.... its the same principal...

If someone was in an accident, perhaps they cant remember it because they received a blow to the head? I have seen people who suffered a (physical) traumatic shock to the spinal cord that was enough to induce amnesia, even without any trauma to the skull itself. This wouldnt apply to all accidents obviously, but surely some of them.

[Sventek]

would disagree... its quite usual even after something simple like a car accident for people to have a blank area around the trauma.... its the same principal...

No, it's not the same principle. That's nothing to do with repressed memories.

[potato]

if you dont remember it, thats the clue.

bit like a dream you dont remember,i know i dreamt something but i dont remember?

cant be that important i suppose?

say "grace" bring yourself to the present moment smile stay positive and move on

[Uncle Flash]

How about when you have a memory and you don't believe it?

I have one of those. I would really like to know either way. Would hypnosis help?

[Sventek]

That would depend a lot on how old the 'memory' is. Hypnosis doesn't give you access to the replay tapes, as such.

Edit: If it bothers you, there are better ways of dealing with it.

[karen]

Daise, I recalled something from my childhood when I was 26 years old.
My sister did some research and found it was true.
It had affected me physically until the time I recalled the memory.
Pm me if you need any more info.

[tonka128]

How about when you have a memory and you don't believe it?

I have one of those. I would really like to know either way. Would hypnosis help?

I would try some conventional researching first... see what you can remember and see if it lines up with people/places etc

Hypnosis doesn't give you access to the replay tapes, as such.
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for about 40% of the population, it is pretty much like rewinding and watching a tape... for the rest of us its a bit more disjointed.(feelings/sounds/vision that all needs to be put back together)

My sister did some research and found it was true.

Def. first move..^^

memories are individual - its your experience at that time.

example - you and your best mate go to a party... get hammered... you end up on the back lawn staring at the grass bringing up your breakfast for 4 hours strait. your mate is in the corner getting it on with the hottest chick he has ever met.

next morning - someone asks - how was the party??

all you can remember is the grass and the horrible feelings, your mate is glowing and hopping around like a 2 YO on red cordial.. yet same party...

hypnosis helps with memories when there is significant trauma/emotions around it by getting the mind to disassociate the two... leave the feelings out and just process the event. by nature the two are linked (event and emotion).. again I will say - if its done right

[Sventek]

tonka128, you're wrong with a lot of what you're saying, and clearly don't have a good understanding about the rest.

[tonka128]

No, it's not the same principle. That's nothing to do with repressed memories.

tonka128, you're wrong with a lot of what you're saying, and clearly don't have a good understanding about the rest.

So enlighten us??? you seem to be quick with what is and isnt right... I am having a guess you have had some sort of "bad" experiance? all I know is you are saying "wrong" and not filling in the blanks.

[potato]

sventek is a proffesional tonka.

you might have more luck taking me on about panel and paint

everyone knows how to rub down parts !!