Why the brain fills in the gaps—even when it shouldn't Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN Confabulation is when someone unconsciously remembers things that didn't happen. People who ...

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For years, a mother's struggle with her son's behavior led to misunderstandings and frustration. Discovering the concept of confabulation, explained by psychotherapist Zara Kadir, brought clarity and ...