News Manipulation Of Specific Neurons Helps To Erase Bad Memories, Enhance Good Ones

[MyPTSD]

A step has been taken toward the possibility of tuning the strength of memory by manipulating one of the brain’s signaling memory mechanisms, a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine.

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[EveHarrington]

I understand the premise, but if you think of things from another direction, there are indeed people who have all PTSD symptoms BUT the memory of the trauma. For some wiping out memories may be good, but for others who already have a damaged nervous system, it's probably not enough IMHO. Just thinking of myself, my symptoms have improved as the trauma memories don't pack a punch anymore. Take away the memories and I'd be confused as anything!