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traumatic memories
Also known as: traumatic memory recall
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Research on Hypnosis for Experiencers - Kathleen Marden kathleen-marden.com 2 facts
claimIndividuals suffering from post-traumatic stress are better at achieving deep trance states, potentially because they are already accustomed to dissociating when traumatic memories surface.
accountBarney Hill attempted to suppress his traumatic memories of the abduction with alcohol, which was ineffective and led to a life-threatening physiological condition.
Anneke Lucas: I Was a Sex Slave to Europe's Elite at Age 6 globalcitizen.org Dec 19, 2016 1 fact
accountIn 1988, at age 25, Anneke Lucas experienced a traumatic memory recall while walking near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, triggered by the smell of human feces.
Quest For Love: Memoir of a Child Sex Slave (2022) unbekoming.substack.com Jul 11, 2025 1 fact
claimTraumatic memories can be completely suppressed through gaslighting, continued abuse, and psychological survival mechanisms, yet remain intact in unconscious areas of the mind where they continue to influence behavior and life choices.
State of New Hampshire Supreme Court, Hungerford v. Morahan fmsfonline.org 1 fact
claimDuring the Hungerford v. Morahan admissibility hearing on March 28, 1995, it was asserted that normal memory is stored in the hippocampus of the mid-brain, while traumatic memories are stored in the amygdala.