You actually can't. Human memory is really quite terrible. Most of your older memories are likely distorted by other people telling you about them, or even just the natural decay that occurs whenever you recall a memory.

[+] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world -10 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (7 children)

That is just factually incorrect And what people lie to themselves to make them feel better. Humans are great at recollection, why would you claim otherwise…?

The age 0-3 is the only time you should have zero recollection, anything else is something you should talk to neurologist or psychologist about, but sure lie to make yourself feel better I guess…?

[–] jak@sopuli.xyz 11 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

There's a common misconception that trauma is the main cause of childhood amnesia. A logical assumption but is completely unfounded.

Fun quote from that article, you absolute scholar

[+] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world -6 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

I did say usually, I didn’t say only cause you muppet.

And did you actually read the article?

But if there are significant memory gaps that may be related to childhood trauma—it may be time to seek support. A therapist is a great place to start. If you sense there's a medical issue causing your memory loss, give your doctor a call.

Trauma is a cause, but it’s unfounded for the main cause. Which I never stated, maybe read the entire article and don’t take a specific quote out of context…?

[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Unfounded means it isn't usually. It means there is no correlation. It's not usually.

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