<p>Is it possible to use self-hypnosis or subliminal messages to completely forget certain memories from one's brain, to cure from mental disorders as PTSD, if such memories are troubling one's life?</p>

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2019-11-01T13:14:57.470Z
Possible duplicate of [Is post traumatic stress disorder preventable?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/16781/is-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-preventable)
Chris Rogers
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Possible duplicate of: [Is it possible to erase problematic memories?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/10079/7001) or [Is is possible to "delete" a memory permanently?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/21319/7001)
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Can one use self-hypnosis or subliminal messages to wipe out selected memories from my brain (i.e. selective permanent amnesia)?
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# Can one use self-hypnosis or subliminal messages to wipe out selected memories from my brain (i.e. selective permanent amnesia)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-10-29)

Is it possible to use self-hypnosis or subliminal messages to completely forget certain memories from one's brain, to cure from mental disorders as PTSD, if such memories are troubling one's life?

**Tags:** philosophy-of-mind, hypnosis, ptsd, amnesia

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Possible duplicate of [Is post traumatic stress disorder preventable?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/16781/is-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-preventable)  
> **username_2**: Possible duplicate of: [Is it possible to erase problematic memories?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/10079/7001) or [Is is possible to "delete" a memory permanently?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/21319/7001)  

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