Amnesia Quote by Suzette Boon
““People with Complex PTSD suffer from more severe and frequent dissociation symptoms, as well as memory and attention problems, than those with simple PTSD. In addition to amnesia due to the activity of various parts of the self, people may experience difficulties with concentration, attention, other memory problems and general spaciness. These symptoms often accompany dissociation of the personality, but they are also common in people who do not have dissociative disorders. For example everyone can be spacey, absorbed in an activity, or miss an exit on the highway. When various parts of the personality are active, by definition, a person experiences some kind of abrupt change in attention and consciousness.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Complex PTSD Overview, Psychology Today, 2020
Complex PTSD often includes intense dissociation, memory lapses, and attention deficits beyond those seen in simple PTSD, due to fragmented self‑states.
In simple terms: Severe dissociation and memory issues are common in Complex PTSD.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address fragmented self‑states in treatment.
Themes
mental health
trauma
dissociation
memory
attention
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- clinical assessments
- patient education
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroscience
clinical practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians differentiate pathological dissociation from everyday distraction?
- What interventions best integrate fragmented self‑states?
A Different Perspective
Symptoms may overlap with normal “spacey” moments, making diagnosis challenging.
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