Amnesia Quote by Elyn R. Saks Download Open image ““some truths that were too difficult and frightening to know.”” — Elyn R. Saks ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Amnesia Avoidance Dissociation Dissociative-amnesia Lying to yourself Reality Self deception Trauma Truth
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“Or try this: Place yourself in the middle of the room. Turn on the stereo, the television, and a beeping video game, and then… — Elyn R. Saks Copy Share Image
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“in my experience, the words “now just calm down” almost inevitably have the opposite effect on the person you are speaking to.” — Elyn R. Saks Copy Share Image
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