How Narcissists Suppress Their Memories

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Tune in to hear the perspective of a self aware narcissist. That’s me - Ben Taylor a narcissist in recovery trying to promote awareness, healing, growth and change. I do that by these videos on here, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

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[khadijahnyabinghi]

Selective amnesia, Narcissists remember what makes them feel and look good, otherwise they never did that or they don't (conveniently) remember doing that. They always remember what to say to hurt you to the core though.

[shamama]

Brings so much clarity. Oftentimes, I get confused wondering how in the world did HE become the victim? Because he blame shifts, distorts reality, and changes the narrative. Why? To reduce his discomfort. To protect himself from shame, even if it means hurting and damaging me mentally & emotionally. Instead the narc believes, “I didn’t actually hurt that person, I stood up for myself bc they were actually attacking me.” Why? To feel better about himself.

Wow! That’s distorted! Thank you for helping us understand.

[troy]

In their sick little minds if you cross them, or think differently, you’re a threat to them and they’ll never forget. Passively aggressively attack you constantly.

[TheVioletMagic]

He had a bad memory long before I met him according to his friends. It makes sense because it takes a lot more memory to keep up with all the manipulations and lies

[karlippo]

Don’t underestimate the complete damage this behaviour does to
Your brain your body your personality. Was in it for 4, 5 years and I went from being a happy chearful strong independent woman to a complete insecure depressed wreck . All the lying an denying and gaslighting really did a number on me. Esp my head. It actually feels like I have a concussion. My brain litteralt hurts. Out four months now and four months emdr twice a week. Im afraid to ever love or trust it severy damaged me . I was onto him but stayed too long. Out of love compassion understanding not wanting to lose him etc etc.
It is better to be alone and in peace than to have yourself destroyed by a sick self-centred unempathic charming creature

[Beanp]

Memory suppression is how I survived and recovered too. Wiping out memory is one of the fastest ways to recover from trauma. Sadly, some functions became affected as well, and I am unable to address dealing with documents etc. which I need to get back.

[alyssamoore]

Our brains try to blot out negative memories. Our brains are like computers, and negative memories are like viruses. In order to survive and not be constantly angry, sad, afraid, or whatever, our brains try to delete or edit anything upsetting or painful. This helps explain why victims of trauma often have incomplete or inconsistent memories of traumatic events. I'm sure narcissists' brains try to delete the reality of the harm they cause, as accepting it would be traumatic.

[nv_chino]

And when they drink it’s even worse, they act they don’t remember anything. While they were doing it they were laughing and enjoying but somehow they’ll act like it never happened and that’s the literally stupid and sick. Thanks for what you do Ben

[jensbornagain]

My husband can’t remember anything good or bad. But he can remember names of drummers and bands and he can remember things that I have done wrong like not painting the living room all the way and he had to finish it.

[dianaalyssa]

"I never said that" It's possible they forgot saying things but idk. Easier with a normal.

[quantumfineartsandfossils]

You are a natural physicist in general you understand math & physics & momentum super well you correct for error very fluidly openly you understand inevitabilities

[lisagoeke]

My husband says I'm a good guy a lot

[tathe]

Wow the fog more and more Lifts… i asked me unknowing what Happens is He getting demence??? Yes that is him supresding his shame Based memories to Go on with his needy live and to be Not acountable for it!!!
I Chaled it that Time „emotional Demenz“!!!! What it’s actially is!!! 😢

[bornagain]

How did you realise that you were a narcissist? Have you gone through therapy?

[quantumfineartsandfossils]

10:41 "hitler" you are npds worst nightmare man!!!! you know it!!

[jrocks]

My dad steals my ideas for his own it's wierd, if I say joke he will say it, say he came up with it so wierd

[quantumfineartsandfossils]

8:30+ yes every criminal I have ever known works to criminally *always breaking the law* damage destroy delete everything I do MOST of them are criminal STALKERS (!!! II subscribed you have an insanely high iq a natural at behavioral psychology()