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Childhood Amnesia (theries)

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Yup. Freud had the traumatic amnesia theory, but now they teach other theories as well to university psychology students (eg schema theory).

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Hi @Former-Member

There is a big chunk of my childhood that i cannot remember, before the age of 9.

But between 9-12 I can remember my childhood sexual abuse very clearly. After that again I have bits and pieces that I remember.

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💜 So sorry that happened to you @BlueBay, your beautiful innocent fragile little girl, who still cries. I could just scoop her up, safe in my arms and say "your safe now" let's go out for a day at the beach and eat ice cream ☺

Yes, i know how amnesia feels. I'm missing huge chunks of my childhood too.

Its good to know (according to the article above - see link) that not all amnesia is trauma.

Personally I think i have psychological fragmentation (where whole chunks of our life broken off) for whatever reason. Only this week my son was recalling an every day event from his childhood - but sadly I simply could not recall it and connect as would be nice. Though there was a vague dreamlike possible memory that may fit, but not sure. Even my girl use to say "mum, you forget things" Its sad that I have so many memory blocks (thus my profile name).

Not everyone has to have trauma for amnesia? But is Is it DID? I don't know, too tired tonight.

Good to see you though BlueBay. I've been keeping to myself lately (just a couple of threads) mainly because I've been struggling IRL and need to not overload emotional stuff, if you know what i mean. You be gentle with yourself .💜 🌷🌿

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Hi @Former-Member

I know this is a post from last year - but I just wanted to send you a big warm hug. You are a beautiful person who deserves so much care love snd nuture.

Hugs & love ❤️ to you my friend.

I just re-read our posts to each other and I cried for what we've both missed out on.

BB XXXOOO

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Thank you @BlueBay, an unexpected pleasant surprise / kind words... Do need that today ❤❤❤

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You're very welcome @Former-Member

❤️BB

i understand so much of childhood amnesia. It's very traumatic.

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