The memory paradox
Yehuda R, Joëls M, Morris RG.
Nat Rev Neurosci. 2010 Dec;11(12):837-9.
Declarative and emotional memories are key to quality of life and day-to-day functioning. The absence of memory or the inability to recall memories properly in an emotional context leads to dysfunction but, paradoxically, memories that generate too much emotion can be equally disabling.