[Angelwngs25]

Ok, so here's the deal. I am 26 years old and I can't remember hardly anything from my childhood. When I was younger, I was abused Verbally and Physically by my dad up until I turned 18. I feel really bad that I can't remember hardly anything from my childhood. I want to remember though, because maybe it would help by making me remember the good times in my childhood. I wonder if my memory just sucks majorly for some unknown reason or if I'm not remembering my childhood mainly because of what I went through all the time.

Is there some way I can try and get those memories back, like maybe being hypnotized or something. Because I really want to remember what my childhood was like. It might help me move past the past and forgive him for what he did to me in some way. I really want those memories back so I can know exactly what was going on with me back then. I know it probably sounds weird because why would I want to remember the abuse my dad put me through. But if I knew what things were like it might help me move on with my life.

[Shaly78]

It has to do with the way your brain and memories work. PTSD, research what all it encompasses and then it should make sense why you don't remember at the moment. I know the longer I have been in therapy the more memories I have recalled. It is a slow grueling process, but it can happen. Ask you therapist which diagnoses benefits from hypnosis they will let you know your options. I'm strapped for cash and lack insurance but I would love to get a therapist that uses hypnosis to bring forth alters and safely revisit traumas, since I have Dissociative Identity Disorder as well. I think hypnosis is also good for addiction and stuff as well.

Hi, I have PTSD and I can't recall most of memories during my childhood. Entire years are blank for me. I don't have an answer but you. Have my empathy. I think my brain/psyche operated as such to protect myself. Perhaps it is the same for you?