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Can narcissistic abuse cause brain damage?
Continuous stress due to abuse can damage the brain cells in the hippocampus, making it gradually shrink in size. As a result, the person starts to forget things easily and finds it difficult to learn new stuff.
Do narcissists have short term memory loss?
If you are in a relationship with someone who has a narcissistic personality disorder, you may start to wonder if your narcissistic mate has memory problems. The reality is that most people with narcissistic personality disorder have a perfectly adequate memory.
What is the relationship between trauma and memory loss?
Research shows that there is a definite relationship between occurrences of emotional, psychological or physical trauma and memory. Some of this memory loss may be a temporary way to help you cope with the trauma, and some of it may be permanent due to a severe brain injury or disturbing psychological trauma.
What is the difference between memory loss and dementia?
It includes the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, learning, and reasoning — and behavioral abilities to the extent that it interferes with a person’s quality of life and activities. Memory loss, though common, is not the only sign of dementia.
That’s why it’s important to know the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and the symptoms that may indicate a developing cognitive problem. The brain is capable of producing new brain cells at any age, so significant memory loss is not an inevitable result of aging.
When should you see a neuropsychologist for memory loss?
If your memory problem needs more evaluation, your doctor may send you to a neuropsychologist. It’s important to remember that memory loss doesn’t automatically mean that you have dementia. There are many other reasons why you may be experiencing cognitive problems, including stress, depression, and even vitamin deficiencies.