Taylor Swift fans are forgetting parts of the singer's concerts thanks to rare phenomenon
Taylor Swift fans have shared feelings of forgetfulness after seeing the pop-star performing on her highly anticipated Eras Tour. Speaking to Time, Jenna Tocatlian, 25, spoke about her experience seeing Swift at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. Speaking about one of Swift’s nightly surprise songs At the concert that Tocatlian attended the song was 'Better Man', but she said: ‘If I didn’t have the 5-minute video that my friend kindly took of me jamming to it, I probably would have told every that it didn’t happen.’ She added that as she waited to leave the stadium, during an hour-long wait, she found it difficult to grasp the reality of a night she had waited so long to experience. ‘It’s hard to put together what you actually witness,’ she told Time. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter It seems Tocatlian isn’t the only one experiencing ‘post-concert amnesia’. Taking to social media, many users have shared their inability to recall the events of the show, from small details to even significant parts of the concert. Some described having feelings of guilt after waiting so long to attend the show and leaving without explicit memories. Ewan McNay, an associate professor in the psychology department at the State University of New York in Albany, told Time that the experience may be a result of too much excitement. He explained that ‘this is not a concert-specific phenomenon - it can happen any time you’re in a highly emotional state.’ This is because as a result of feelings of excitement, the body’s stress levels increase, which in turn causes neurons associated with memory to start firing indiscriminately. McNay shared that this makes forming new memories ‘really hard.’ The biological explanation for this occurrence is due to the body seeing excitement as a state of stress. The body then starts pumping out the brain’s favourite molecule for memory: glucose. Because the body thinks it’s stressed, it doesn’t want to waste energy on memory formation. Your vagal nerves, which regulate internal organ functions, also become stimulated as a result of the perceived stress. All this causes the part of your brain responsible for emotional processing - known as your amygdala - to release a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. This helps to categorise memories as having high emotional content, increasing the likelihood that they’ll be stored vividly in your mind. However, McNay goes on to explain that too much of this chemical release can actually invest the process, especially if caffeine or alcohol are included. Which leads to your brain struggling to create and store new memories. For those who want to try and have a better memory of an important event, whether it’s seeing Taylor Swift, or getting married, McNay shared some helpful techniques. He says to try and achieve a ‘semi-meditative state’ and relaxing. He also adds that physical responses such as screaming at a concert tells the body that you must be scared. If you stand still in a more relaxed state, your brain will know not to get too excited, and aid the formation of new memories. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-29 16:21
What happened to Suzanne Somers? Actress, 76, opens up about how she has been 'living with cancer' since her 20s
Suzanne Somers has battled breast cancer on multiple occasions in her life, including in her 30s and 50s
2023-08-01 20:27
'This is how revenge is done': Fans can't get over Kelly Clarkson's look on 'The Tonight Show'
Kelly Clarkson recently moved her kids to NYC from LA after a bitter divorce from Brandon Blackstock
2023-10-15 15:24
Kurt Cobain's smashed-up guitar sells for almost $600,000—nearly 10 times the auction estimate
An electric guitar smashed up and signed by the late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain has sold for almost 10 times its estimated value.
2023-05-22 23:48
xQc fires back at Mathil for using 'spears angled words' out of 'insecurity' over Kick deal, fans say 'loser is jealous'
'There are a lot of ways to manifest and to argue something, or make a point about something. This just comes across as extremely envious,' xQc said after Mathil criticized his Kick deal
2023-06-28 15:54
Sylvester Stallone pretends to box with Pope at Vatican
American actor Sylvester Stallone travelled to the Vatican on Friday for a brief private audience...
2023-09-09 01:51
'1000-Lb Sisters' fans say Amy Slaton is 'glowing' as she posts new pic amid custody battle
Amy Slaton posted a video of her pouting to the tune of Beyonce's 'Feeling Myself' as she moves on from her rocky marriage
2023-06-07 13:54
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga trolled as she gives fans a glimpse of artwork in her home: 'Money can't buy class or taste'
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga recently shares multiple pics of her and Joe's newly renovate abode
2023-08-07 09:24
When will 'Botched' Season 8 Episode 9 air? Drs Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow meet blast from the past
Viewers will see more surprise makeovers when cosmetic surgeons Dr Terry Dubrow and Dr Paul Nassif treat a batch of new patients
2023-09-28 09:52
Amber Heard: There's a tonne of pressure on Aquaman 2 to be a success
Amber Heard says a good actor is able to "balance" blockbusters with small independent films.
2023-07-06 15:26
Who stars in ‘The Flash’? From Ezra Miller to Ben Affleck, here’s the full cast list
Meet the main cast members of the much-awaited DC film 'The Flash'
2023-06-06 21:47
Hannah Waddingham: 'Mission Inpossible' star says eastern medicine helped her get pregnant after western doctor said 'no chance’
Hannah Waddingham said that she underwent a medical screening in 2012 before joining a TV show and was informed that she had low fertility
2023-10-19 08:22
You Might Like...
Chad Stahelski is willing to make John Wick 5
GMA’s Rob Marciano shares rare snap with ex-wife Eryn as they celebrate daughter Madelynn’s 'proud' milestone
'XO, Kitty' Episode 8 Review: Camping trip puts Kitty Song Covey and Dae-heon Kim's relationship in jeopardy
Peppa Pig did the conga at Eurovision and Brits aren’t surprised at all
'Deep Fake Love': Which couples are still together? Netflix's use of AI to test modern relationships takes messy turn
CNN staffers breathe sigh of relief after dismissal of embattled network chief. Now they wonder, what's next?
What is Gabby Thomas' net worth? Sprinter clocks world-leading time to win 200m dash at USATF Championships
'I didn't see a way out': Britney Spears reveals she feared for her life during 13-year conservatorship
