Removing from consciousness disturbing, guilt-provoking or otherwise unpleasant memories so that one is no longer aware that a painful event occurred is called

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Repression is the process of pushing unpleasant memories or thoughts into the unconscious mind, making them inaccessible to the conscious mind. This defense mechanism is often used to protect oneself from experiencing emotional pain associated with past traumatic events.

Removing from Consciousness Disturbing, Guilt-Provoking or Otherwise Unpleasant Memories So