Memory blank

[Roxy]

Hey all my name is Roxy
The other week I went to see my therapist we talked about a massive cut on my arm she wanted to know what happen? when I went to tell I could not remember, and after three days I stll can't remember? This is not the first time I have forgotten an event, but it always seems to comeback, but not this time, please can anyone tell me what's going on??

Thanks
Roxy

[rose]

I don't always remember what led up to the incident, but I always remember doing it. I think your emotions at the time just kind of blank things out. Sorry. Not much help I know!

[jojo]

Hi Roxy
I can relate to what you're saying. I tend to have 'memory blanks ' every so often. Even in sessions I forget things.
And sometimes I forget what was said in a session.

[rose]

Steph has a good point in writing stuff down when it's finally remembered as it helps your therapist to see where you're at. I've been told heaps of times by people who have been through therapy and come out the other side, to write everything down you wish to discuss or what you remember after the session.

When I wrote yesterday about what a crisis feels like for me, I took the entire thing, transferred it to MS Word and then printed it out so I can show my new psychologist next week how I respond to a crisis. There's no way I would remember to tell her all that stuff face to face. The trust thing comes into play I think and I bottle up. It's no use going to a therapist if you just sit there making pleasantries all session.

Following a session with whoever, I now write stuff down that I remember later (and it always happens when you relax and start that inner conversation about the session) to bring up next time. Never rely on your memory to discuss things next session. It's often too late and that's one more thing that could have been sorted that will now have to wait for God knows how long!

[Roxy]

Thanks peps
Yet I still have no memory of the gash on my arm, oh well maybe I'm not ment to remember?

Xx
Roxy

[Admin]

Hi Roxy and welcome to the message board.
~mjtacc~

[tiggersmum]

I also have memory blanks. The first one I remember was in early 2006. Someone made a remark about what I did and I was stumped at what they were talking about. The person actually thought I was acting but I had no recollection as to what happen. I still don't. The last time this happened was in February this year. All I remember was my partner (now ex) said something while we were eating dinner. The next memory was when I woke during the night crying. I have no idea why I was crying.. My ex was shocked that I didn't remember anything but she did believe me. I still don't remember what happened. But I haven't let it worry me. It happened and it's over.

[Mish****]

Hi everyone. If your having memory blanks you could have dissociative identity disorder. Previously known as multiple personality disorder. It's possible another personality has taken over and that's why you have no memory of it. It is common with trauma victims. I have a therapist who deals with it. $120-130 per session but I use 10 Medicare sessions to subsidise it. Therapy involves remembering repressed memories and it can take years and years

Frances - Burwood (therapist) 0402 100 727
Please let her know I referred you. Also let me know if you have/find a good therapist that helps you. I need a cheaper one.