Exploring Cognitive Blind Spots and Trauma's Influence on Self-Perception

Cognitive blind spots can occur after a traumatic event when a lesson of trauma replaces the truth, altering self-perception and decision-making. These blind spots hinder accurate thinking about possibilities and can lead to a distorted view of oneself, impacting one's actions and beliefs. These lessons, especially if learned at a young age, can become deeply ingrained and challenging to unlearn. The brain often does not revisit or challenge these early lessons, which can result in living out these cognitive blind spots as an instruction manual for life. Revisiting and understanding these lessons can lead to significant changes and a shift in self-perception, allowing individuals to differentiate between early learned beliefs and their current reality.