What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
5. Unwelcome Memories
A traumatic event that led to somebody developing post-traumatic stress disorder is likely to be something that the patient would rather forget. However, memories of the event are likely to keep on recurring regardless of whether or not they are welcome. These memories can be very distressing for the patient.
The patient can also be haunted by recurring nightmares of the event that make it difficult for them to sleep. They can also become very distressed at anything that might remind them of the event. Flashbacks are another potential symptom, which are experiences that make the patient feel as though they are reliving the event again.
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