PTSD is a diagnosis: that requires exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violation. Symptoms of re-experiencing the trauma thru intrusive distressing memories, flashbacks, & nightmares; emotional numbness & avoidance of places, people, & activities reminiscent of the trauma; difficulty sleeping or concentrating & being jumpy or irritable last a month or > after the trauma. See below.
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