Sage-Tips

Why do I not remember my past?

Your lapses may well have very treatable causes. Severe stress, depression, a vitamin B-12 deficiency, insufficient sleep, some prescription drugs and infections can all play a role. Even if those factors don’t apply to you, your memory isn’t completely at the mercy of time.

How often are repressed memories false?

Here’s what the results of the survey show: 73\% of the surveyed individuals disclosed at least one patient experiencing the recalling of a suppressed memory of childhood sexual abuse. From that number, 21\% of the surveys showed that a minimum of one patient experienced a false memory.

Do people remember their teen years?

Many of us look back fondly on our teenage years – in particular the books, music and films we grew up with. In a review of previous studies, University College London (UCL) neuroscientists found that adults were able to better recall memories from their teenage years than from any other time in their lives.

What to do when you’re stuck between therapy sessions?

The fix: When problems or roadblocks strike between sessions, reflect on what you’ve discussed in therapy, including suggested coping techniques, said Denver-based licensed psychotherapist Brittany Bouffard. Taking what you’ve learned for a spin can help you move past old patterns that you’re stuck in, and rebuild self-trust in the process.

Is it normal to miss part of a therapy session?

You deserve to talk to someone whom you feel comfortable around. There are times when missing part or all of a session is nothing more than a scheduling snafu, but if it happens often, it might reflect an attempt to avoid therapy, the therapist or the feelings that are coming up in therapy, Fleck said.

What is thertherapy and is it right for You?

Therapy is a healthy place to vent your frustrations about the issues you’re struggling with, but it’s only one part of a much larger process. “Venting is productive if you’re experiencing an ongoing situation ripe for process,” Bouffard said. “However, it can also turn into a means to ignore or avoid the deeper process.”

Why can’t I apply the skills I learn in therapy?

Failing to apply the skills you’re learning in therapy to your daily grind is usually a result of dysfunctional beliefs, Fleck said. (Think: that the situation is hopeless, that it’s other people who need to change, or that you’re a lost cause.)