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This movie is so incredible. I had to watch it for my Behavioral Neuroscience class (funny I know), and I sat in my little room watching it on my laptop. There was a purpose to us watching it for class, we were discussing memory and read a review article about episodic memory systems (think the MTL). Every one of the actors was so fantastic. I donāt want to directly spoil anything, but it was nice to watch that rollercoaster of emotions and come away with the conclusion that love transcends things like memory.
In fact, research has found that people with anterograde and retrograde amnesia, even if they cannot directly remember the person that they love, still love them and experience that love. Clive Wearing experienced profound memory loss and the inability to form new memories due to encephalitis. But he still remembered how much he loved his wife, Deborah, and often times she was the only one that could bring him joy. He was able to lead a fulfilled life because he still had that love.
So, if youāre like my boyfriend and worry about some crazy illness or accident causing your loved one to lose their memory entirely, think of Clive and Deborah, and think of this movie, and know that you will still be loved even if they cannot remember you.
Apr 8, 2025
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My favorite movie Iāve seen it like 6 times seriously a masterpiece (probably the reason Iām a psych major)
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it really opened my eyes to cherishing memories even when they're shared with someone who is no longer in my life. this movie gives great insight introspection to how one deals with the grief of a newly ended relationship. i can't help but lose it every time i watch it.
Mar 11, 2025
Heartbreaking but brings me so much comfort. Relationships are fucking complicated. The relatability of it all and the visuals too. I know itās kind of a cult classic at this point but I still wonāt spoil too much for those who havenāt seen it :P
Apr 8, 2025
One of my favorite movies atp every time I re watch it it blows my mind they were able to create such a clever timeline of events. the movie is depressing yet inspiring, and just an amazing film. I can not get enough of it itās literally amazing I canāt even properly express in words how much I love it.
Mar 14, 2025
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I just got to the institute and spoke with āFather.ā Suffice it to say, I did not expect that, and also did not join the institute. I go to leave peacefully after refusing only to return to Preston and Sturges to find that those snakes at the institute are trying to attack the castle! Wow.
I love this game. Valentine and Piper are my favorite companions, I maxes out my relationship with them but also find that they have the best dialogue. Iām considering romancing Piper, but I also like the idea and drama of being a heartbroken and vengeful wife who wonāt, and canāt, move on. I mean, I saw my husband killed by the same people who kidnapped and apparently indoctrinated my son into a futuristic cult. Crazy.
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Do not drink this tea when you have something to do or somewhere to be within 12 hours of that time.
I had a full cup of this, one tea bag, last night around 9pm. Nothing happened so I figured it was just a dud.
This morning I was sitting in class when I felt it.
The rumble.
It was like 9:00 am. I had been in class for 20 minutes. I have never run so fast to the bathroom. I was there for ten minutes and I felt like my body was unleashing hell upon me. I was in agony for a few moments, I even got nauseous. But after it felt like choirs of angels were singing in beautiful harmony all around me. I felt 20 pounds lighter, a new woman.
That was it. I had no more problems, no more complications. Until 4:30 pm. This time the feeling struck at a more convenient time. I sat there, again, for at least ten minutes while dante traversed all circles of hell inside my body. Then I got up, and continued about my day. I have a few hours of things left to do. Please pray for me.
If it is a weekend and you genuinely have nowhere to be, this is definitely an option. But if, like me, you are a student with professors that require attendance, maybe wait on this. Itās no joke. But be prepared to feel like a brand new person.
Apr 8, 2025