How do repressed memories work?

Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

repressed memories are normally instances or situations that have happened in your life that were particulary uncomfortable, frightening or otherwise, a time you do not wish to recall. The mind pushes these memories back to protect itself from the stress your body feels when they are recalled. Repressed memories are very much a reality.

Answer by  Rita17 (119)

Absolutely, for whatever reason sometimes a person can "forget" something because it is too painful or harmful to the self to remember and later remember them through therapy.

Answer by  DanielleG (219)

Repressed memories are a defense that the mind uses to help people deal with situations or emotions that they cannot handle. Much like blocking traumatic memories with PTSD.