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Why extreme anger can erase new memories

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Blind rage is a literal, medical phenomenon. When anger spikes cortisol to extreme levels, it completely disrupts the hippocampus, preventing new memories from forming. Throwing a massive tantrum ensures you will not even clearly remember the incredibly stupid things you screamed.

Why extreme anger can erase new memories
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