How to Purposely Lose Your Memory?

Try to block out all thoughts of a certain memory. Increases activity in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (orange), which mediates working memory and cognitive control. Reduces activity in the hippocampus (blue), an area important for conscious recollection.

Can you intentionally cause amnesia?

When we try to forget something unpleasant, whether a bad argument or a traumatic event, we may be unintentionally inducing amnesia of unrelated memories. According to a new study, this temporary state of amnesia mimics organic amnesia, disrupting the processes in the hippocampus that lead to long-term memory creation.

Is there a drug that erases memory?

A newly discovered drug, Blebbistatin, might be able to increase the success rate for those recovering from their addiction to meth by going into the brain and erasing the memories associated with meth use which can help to prevent relapse.