Selective memory loss, or selective amnesia, can be the mind’s way of coping with the emotional toll of narcissistic abuse. It’s as if certain memories, especially painful or traumatic ones, are stored in hard-to-reach places. You may remember fragments of experiences—like a bad argument—but some details may feel blocked out. This isn’t typical forgetting; it’s your brain shielding you from the most painful parts.
For instance, you may remember feeling devastated after an argument but struggle to recall what sparked it. Or, you may remember a trip with the narcissist but not the moments of tension or conflict. This selective forgetting can feel disorienting, leaving you with an incomplete story and cognitive dissonance, constantly questioning what really happened.
In healing, these memories might resurface in manageable ways, allowing you to process them. We call this “delayed realization.” It’s like waking from a psychological coma as everything comes together. May time and distance from the narcissist help you. The protective veil begins to lift, letting you integrate these experiences into a more complete, liberating narrative.
Number three: Emotional Memory Loss.
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