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For example, people with HSAM do not use mnemonic devices to remember long strings of information.Īs there are relatively few people with hyperthymesia, there is a lack of research examining the causes. HSAM is different than having a good memory. However, a 2016 study suggests that these individuals have better long-term memory. People with HSAM likely process short-term memories in a similar way to most other people. People can retain information as either short-term or long-term memories. This limitation means that people can only recall information about themselves and their past personal experiences. Current research suggests that the ability is limited to autobiographical memory. These details can include exact dates and intricate information about previous experiences. According to a 2017 study, people with hyperthymesia can accurately and readily recall numerous details about events that have occurred in their life. Hyperthymesia is also known as highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM). There may come a time to address it with the person when everything has calmed down.Share on Pinterest People with hyperthymesia often remember exact dates relating to past personal experiences. If we choose to ruminate on the unfairness, we are just creating a strong and durable neural pathway to something that was never true in the first place, and which can build resentment and bitterness we can well do without. If one can then just refuse to engage with it again when it comes to mind, it is astonishing how it can disappear. It can take the sting out of it a bit to think something like “Whew, something has her riled up at the moment, but it’s not true and I simply am not giving it any of my thought space”. Just because someone says it, it doesn’t make it true. If not, and they reaffirm the hurtful comment it is the most important thing of all not to take it ‘on board’. It can be it came out differently to what they meant to say. Firstly, I think it is good to check it out “Oh, that sounds a bit harsh – is that what you really meant?” Sometimes it isn’t and the person has the chance to back off the quick comment. It is a good question, and one that comes up all too often.

Take control – ‘I am not going to give it any space at all right now.’ĭr Allison Lamont, PhD Auckland Memory Clinicĭo you have other suggestions or comments you would like to share with readers?.

Don’t focus on the thought – that gives the memory strength and power.

Remember it is just a thought! A very familiar and unwanted one.

Acknowledge that hurtful thought is there again.

When you find yourself going back to the bad memory: And if you do recall what happened to you, you will have let go the emotion that used to be part of the story.” ‘You are forgetting to remember it every day. Eventually you’ll be able to greet the person who made the remark without the flood of negative emotions and thoughts that originally came with the remark.”Īllison calls this calls active forgetting. “If you do this each time, the thought will be lessen and will eventually fade away. True, it isn’t always easy to do but do persist.

Distract yourself with something much more positive.Acknowledge the hurtful memory, and say: ‘There it is again but I am not going with it today.Don’t allow that thought to play over and over, hurting you again each time.

We asked Dr Allison Lamont, PhD, memory expert, if it is possible to remove a bad memory like this. That’s when memory isn’t working well for you. Do you keep remembering a nasty or hurtful remark someone has made to you?Īnd it is playing in your mind over and over again.