Memory vs. Emotion: Why You Forget When You're Stressed

Have you ever been in a tense moment and completely blanked on what you were supposed to say or do? Or maybe you’ve had someone explain something to you during a chaotic situation, and it felt like their words just bounced off your brain? Well, there’s a reason for that, and it’s not just that you’re overwhelmed or distracted. It all comes down to how your brain processes—or struggles to process—under stress.