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Trauma and memory are intricately linked from "summary" of Trauma and Memory by Peter A. Levine,Ph.D.
Trauma and memory are intricately linked. When experiencing trauma, the body’s natural response is to go into a state of hyperarousal, activating the fight, flight, or freeze response. This heightened state of arousal can have a significant impact on how memories are stored and retrieved. Memories associated with trauma are often fragmented, disorganized, and sensory-based, rather than coherent narratives. This can make it difficult for individuals to remember specific details or sequence of events related to the traumatic experience. Moreover, trauma can also impact the way memories are encoded and consolidated in the brain. The amygdala, which is responsible for processing emotions, plays a crucial role in encoding traumatic memories. When the amygdala is activated during a traumatic event, it can interfere with the normal functioning of the hippocampus, which is responsible for forming and storing memories. This can result in ...
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