When You Don’t Remember What Happened During Psychotic Breaks
Psychology Today
by Sarah Merritt Ryan M.S., CPSSFebruary 23, 2026
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Alison Macomber, a woman living with schizophrenia, shares her unique experience of not remembering events during her psychotic episodes, highlighting the emotional toll and challenges this memory gap creates. Diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective disorder in 1998 after a traumatic mission trip led to hospitalization, Alison has faced numerous hospitalizations throughout her life. Despite recalling her own breakdowns, she
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 2/23/2026