10 Most Distinct Symptoms of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

9. Distorted Memory Perception: When the Past is a Mirage

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Distorted Memory Perception When the Past is a Mirage
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Memory, our link to the past, isn’t spared by AIWS. Past events might seem either too distant or surprisingly recent. It’s not about forgetting but about misjudging the temporal distance of memories.

This temporal distortion in memory can be unsettling. Significant life events might feel like they happened just yesterday, while recent happenings might seem like distant memories.

Navigating conversations becomes tricky. Recalling when an event occurred or placing a memory in its correct temporal slot becomes a conscious effort.(9)

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