I have been thinking a lot as I talk more and more with the new therapist about the events surrounding my incident(s) and I find it odd when I think about my memories from my perspective--physical viewpoint is different for me. I can't remember things in the sweeping format of a movie where I see some chain of events with myself as part of the big picture. It is more like looking through a camera view finder or binoculars. I am limited to things I can only see through my eyes and my range of vision. I never really thought about the physical perspective of memory before and it makes me wonder how other people experience their memories.
I guess it surprised me that when asked questions about the events, it is hard to answer because, e.g., I simply don't know who walked into the room because the door was behind me and I couldn't see her. I only know it happened because I could hear footsteps and voices. This is probably an odd thing to think about; what does it really matter in the grand scheme of things as far as how you see it? I just find it interesting that this is how I remember it. Does anyone else experience their memories this way? Or does this discription/question even make sense?
Gina
I guess it surprised me that when asked questions about the events, it is hard to answer because, e.g., I simply don't know who walked into the room because the door was behind me and I couldn't see her. I only know it happened because I could hear footsteps and voices. This is probably an odd thing to think about; what does it really matter in the grand scheme of things as far as how you see it? I just find it interesting that this is how I remember it. Does anyone else experience their memories this way? Or does this discription/question even make sense?
Gina
