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Lacunar amnesia is a type of memory loss that is restricted to a specific event (APA 2018). It is a type of amnesia that leaves a lacuna (a gap) in the record of memory in the cortex region of the brain. Case studies show that this amnesia is typically associated with damage to the medial temporal lobe. Another term for Lacunar amnesia is called localized amnesia. The cause of this type of amnesia is the result of brain damage to the limbic system which control our memories and emotions. The brain damage could be caused by disease or psychological trauma or a result of a head injury (concussion) from sports, a crash, or even a bad fall. As for the psychological aspects, the amnesia could be a result of mental and/or emotional abuse. Another potential cause is lesions on the brain. These lesions can produce selective deficits (Squire & Mzola, 1997). Lacunar or localized amnesia is the most common type of dissociative amnesia. (Brindley, A., Daffin, L. W. 2018) This type of amnesia can have a duration from days or in some cases, such as abuse, years. Case studies show that amnesia is typically associated with damage to the medial temporal lobe. Lacunar amnesia may occur as a result of repression. Repression is the psychological defense mechanism that banishes unwanted or negative memories, ideas, and feelings into the unconscious to reduce conflict and psychological pain. Repression is typically seen in people who have been a victim of abuse and this leaves a gap in memory that prohibits the individual from accessing the memories (painful) that were repressed. This gap in memory allows the individual to not relive the negative memories over and over again. Although there is a gap in one memory, the person may get certain feelings (i.e. anxiety & fear) associated with sensory stimuli ( i.e. sights, sounds,or smells). Individuals with these sensations do not know where the feelings originate or why the stimuli provoke those responses.

Treatments

There are Two treatments that have been known to help others who have problems with memory. Cognitive behavioral therapy, and Acceptance and commitment therapy. In a study these therapies were shown to improve the memory performance in those with amnesia. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a from of psychological treatment that focus on facing ones fears and using role playing to prepare for problematic situations. Acceptance and commitment therapy is a therapy that works people towards their values and reminds the individual of what is important. It works off of six key terms to help the person work through their challenges.These key terms are: acceptance, committed action, diffusion, self as context, present moment and values.