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Why do we block bad memories?

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Scientists believe suppressed memories are created by a process called state-dependent learning. When the brain creates memories in a certain mood or state, particularly of stress or trauma, those memories become inaccessible in a normal state of consciousness.

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We block bad memories o avoid (mental) pain.

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