The Dreaded Memory Has Arisen/ Possible Triggers

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There's still a lot about memory that is a mystery so it's hard to say anything definitive. But in your case it sounds probable. OTOH that also sounds like repression which I thought was a type of dissociation, and I kinda thought dissociation and PTSD worked differently. That is, someone dissociative remembers and/or feels nothing related to the trauma while the one with PTSD has the memory and/or feelings burned into the brain and CAN'T forget, so I'm a little confused on how one could have both (especially if it's for the same thing). At least for me personally I respond to severe trauma with PTSD rather than dissociation.

And just out of curiosity, did you have a father figure (real dad or not) in your life as a child? What was he like and how do you think he affected your view on men?


And in case it needs to be said: please don't feel obligated to answer any questions on this thread that you don't want to or see no point in answering.