Repressed memory is the involuntary blocking of a memory that is considered extremely stressful and frightening in nature. Repressed memory is theorized to be a form of amnesia that is not associated with a person's typical forgetfulness. When a person experiences something extremely serious in nature, such as childhood sexual abuse, their mind sometimes refuses to remember that event because it is very painful to remember. In some cases extreme traumatic events, often occurring during adulthood such as post-traumatic stress, can actually cause a reverse effect and increased memorability. Some even believe that it is possible to voluntarily repress memories. It has been a topic that has eluded many psychologists today and has been studied extensively over the last century. This article will explore different theories and ideas on whether or not repression is true or just another pseudo-science. Since it was conceived by psychologist Sigmund Freud, the topic has been a subject of debate for some time with critics on both sides debating its validity. Many psychologists have said the research is absurd and impossible to prove. One researcher in particular, Dr. Richard J. McNally, is quoted in an article saying, "The idea that traumatic events can be repressed and subsequently recovered is the most pernicious piece of folklore to ever infect psychology and psychiatry." (Media Report). Over the last 30 years people have started to say they were victims of childhood sexual abuse, CSA, years before sharing with the media. The victims said they had no memory of the abuse until recently and had repressed the memory of it. Since then researchers have been looking for answers in… half the paper… and there is still no clear way to prove or disprove it with the research we have today. More field research is needed to find out whether the concept is true or not. It seems that this age-old debate will go on for who knows how many years. It's hard for me to say whether or not I strongly believe one side or the other. While both sides make compelling arguments, their mutual contradictions keep me on the fence. The theory doesn't appear to have much support on a neurological level, however with the amount of individuals claiming to suffer from it, the chances of it being a coincidence seem slim. That said, there has been little to no solid experimental evidence to prove its existence. I honestly hope that repression isn't something that actually exists because if it's true then it means anyone could be a victim of it.