Psychology of People Who Don't Remember Their Childhood

Why can't I remember being a kid? The blank space where your childhood memories should be feels unsettling, but there is a psychological reason your mind has locked those years away. 00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of the Missing Years 00:54 Infantile Amnesia: A Brain Design Feature 01:31 The Pruning Process: Making Room for Growth 02:18 The Birth of "I": Developing Your Narrative Self 03:12 The Hippocampus Transition: Rewiring Your Filing System 04:02 Language: The Ultimate Memory Anchor 04:47 Conclusion: Somatic Memory & Your Earliest Scraps Do you only remember the "bad" moments from childhood or is it all just static? Tell me in the comments. If you want to understand why your mind works the way it does, subscribe—next we are breaking down the psychology of people who feel everything but show nothing. Search Queries: Why do I have no memories of my childhood before age 12 Signs you were emotionally neglected as a child even if you think you had a good family What does it mean when you can't remember your childhood psychology How to tell if I have repressed trauma or just a bad memory Why do I feel disconnected from my past self Is it normal to not remember your childhood in your 20s Childhood amnesia and high intelligence connection Why do I remember facts but not feelings or events from being a kid