A study published in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesfound brain imaging evidence thatself-perceptionbecomes compressed over time.

The further the said moment is in the past the harder it is to recall details accurately."

can all lead to variable results regarding self-perception.

Older man looks into a small mirror

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Because of this, many people feel stuck."

In this way, trauma work can help individuals to move forward.

What This Means For You

As the research demonstrates, self-perception blurs over time.

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