how can you tell the difference between a repressed memory and a false memory?

Question

i have horrible dreams and feelings but no memory or specific details...definitely memories of inappropriate situations of a sexual nature from when i was a kid, but i have terrible feeling there is something much deeper and more serious. how does one go about resolving these types of issues? thanks for any advice :)

basically i don't want to accuse someone of something horrible unless i'm sure, thanks again :)

Answer 1

You need to see a reputable psychiatrist and have them sort through your memories and feelings with you.

They may be able to discern the difference and help you through.

Answer 2

DIfficult question.

I guess what I'd do first is write down these "memories".

Logic out what you know for sure about the people involved and try and be objective in terms of trying to reconcile whether there are other reasons for you to remember. Try and give benefit of the doubt, since accusations are seriousl

After you've got it documented and carefully thought out, go see somebody about it, if you still feel strongly suspicious.

Any recent events that may have triggered these?

Good luck with it all. I hope they are false memories. Nothing is too much worse than child abuse in any form.

Answer 3

i can't even tell the difference between a real unrepressed memory and a false memory sometimes.

well, that most likely means something happened and your subconscious is telling you, even if your conscious mind doesn't remember.

first, i'd try just ignoring them and moving on. what difference do those memories make to your present life, if they were real or not?
if that doesn't work, get counseling or something.

Answer 4

i could tell anybody I have been at my mothers and dads wedding ceremony. concern is i grew to become into not born. I had watched the 35mm movie reels sooo lots as a infant, i could tell anybody I have been there. Its a organic element. Repetition & enjoying listening to the story made a favorable stamp on the techniques.

Answer 5

Seek professional advise, psychologist, good luck!