Merrily, many folks take nostalgic strolls down the
proverbial Memory Lane, reliving recollections and elaborating on past
experiences. But the idea of rehearsing memories or even trying to bring them
to mind may be a source of great discomfort for others.
Mnemophobia is the fear of memories.
The word “mnemophobia” comes from the ancient Greek word “mnemon,”
which pertains to memory and mindfulness. Mnemosyne, in Greek mythology, was the
goddess of memory and mother of the famous nine Muses.
Today, mnemophobia is known as an extreme fear of one’s
memories – particularly negative, scary, or otherwise unpleasant ones. Mnemophobia
may also be used to describe the fear of misplacing one’s memory or memories. Individuals
suffering from amnesia, Alzheimers disease, or other memory-loss-related
medical conditions may become mnemophobic.
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