This is amnesia caused by a psychological trauma. People with this amnesia may forget events around a terrible incident, such as witnessing the violent death of a loved one. Unlike amnesia caused by physical factors, these memories can often be retrieved by psychotherapy or hypnosis. Sometimes the memories return on their own. Frequent episodes of amnesia can also be related to certain psychological conditions.
Amnesia is common for people with one of the dissociative orders.
These disorders can be treated, but the first step is accurate diagnosis. Contact your healthcare provider for more information. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.