Vallerina 2 #1 December 21, 2004 I read something about this long ago in one of my psych classes, but I don't remember all of the details. So, if anyone out there can shed some light on this, that would be great! It's obviously possible for someone to forget a frequent occurrence in their life. I guess I'm just curious about why it happens (besides the obvious "trauma" answer.) I was also curious about how likely it is for a person to remember them. Adding on: I'm also referring to memories from adulthood that are repressed. I know that repressed memories happen more with childhood experiences.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 December 21, 2004 I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess you ran into a guy you went out with multiple times in high-school that now doesn't even know who you are?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad151 0 #3 December 21, 2004 denial is the minds way of dealing with reality ^^ state of mind is a positive thing.. fear keeps you alive just like paranoia keeps you out of jail bwahahahaha! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #4 December 21, 2004 Denial is one thing...trauma another. Denial has to do with one being ready to accept a behavioral pattern, condition...to understand or accept BY CHOICE. Trauma on the other hand may not be by CHOICE. For example, a car accident where one has head trauma and may never remember the events leading up to the accident. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #5 December 21, 2004 Your new avatar is cool, quade! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 December 21, 2004 C'mon, Paul! Like anyone can forget me!!!! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad151 0 #7 December 21, 2004 you're right.. wait. who are you again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 December 21, 2004 Who are you?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 December 21, 2004 Then what the heck are you talking about?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #10 December 21, 2004 Denial based on trauma is probably the most common forms of denial. The second being denial based on guilt. The conscience is a wicked wicked thing."Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #11 December 21, 2004 This seems to be some sort of reflexive response to avoid facing a repressed memory that Herr Quade has chanced upon. Dr. Anvil opinion. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #12 December 21, 2004 Yay! I confused Paul! Okay, a really bad example. Let's say a 30 year old man cheated on his wife once a month for ten years. A few years later after the cheating slowed down quite a bit, he doesn't remember ever cheating on his wife. I'm just curious as to why that happens. I don't understand it at all!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad151 0 #13 December 21, 2004 that would be selective memory; not denial hahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #14 December 21, 2004 Well, if they don't remember it, and they deny it ever happened...isn't that denial? Yay! Semantics!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #15 December 21, 2004 Maybe because in his mind he isn't the same man that cheated on his wife. People change and when people do bad things and they change for "the better" simply disavowing the individual they were is easier than accepting that they were once the person that they now despise."Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad151 0 #16 December 21, 2004 I'd put it in the lying_cheating_bastard category personally :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #17 December 21, 2004 Well, it was just an example! I'm just curious as to how adult repressed memories work.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #18 December 21, 2004 ..go ahead and tell the scenario with ABC/XYZ..so we can have a better idea of the situation... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #19 December 21, 2004 Quote Yay! I confused Paul! Okay, a really bad example. Let's say a 30 year old man cheated on his wife once a month for ten years. A few years later after the cheating slowed down quite a bit, he doesn't remember ever cheating on his wife. I'm just curious as to why that happens. I don't understand it at all! So who was this 30 year old man that was cheating on his wife with you? And why doesn't he remember you? What weren't you doing to get his attention?"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 December 21, 2004 You're assuming that just because a person says they don't remember something that they don't. Sometimes it's just easier for a person to say he doesn't remember something and just avoid the topic altogether.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad151 0 #21 December 21, 2004 QuoteSo who was this 30 year old man that was cheating on his wife with you? And why doesn't he remember you? What weren't you doing to get his attention? ROFLMFAO!! NICE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #22 December 21, 2004 No, there are instances of adults forgetting traumatic experiences. I imagine that an adult can forget things like that, too. It's bizarre, but I think it can happen.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #23 December 21, 2004 QuoteYou're assuming that just because a person says they don't remember something that they don't. Sometimes it's just easier for a person to say he doesn't remember something and just avoid the topic altogether. No shit...me at my class reunion..the snobby biotches from high school wanted to say "hi" and I said "...and you are?...sorrrrrry...that name doesn't ring a bell to me..."...it was payback... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #24 December 21, 2004 Quote Well, it was just an example! I'm just curious as to how adult repressed memories work. Kind of like slick Willy Was that denial, or ego, or just a cheat that got caught. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #25 December 21, 2004 Quote Well, it was just an example! Mmmmm, Hmmmm.... And just how do you feeeeel about that? Classic case of denial going on here, I think..... It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
