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Can people really have flashbacks?
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Flashbacks are real!: Flashbacks are triggered by sensory reminders that are associated with a prior traumatic event.
Answered 5/29/2014
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Yes: Absolutely. Un-processed trauma is confusing and can manifest itself as a re-experience either while awake (flashbacks) or while asleep (nightmares)
Answered 6/17/2014
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Yes it is a common: symptom of PTSD and they can be very frightening and realistic.
Answered 10/4/2016
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