About this episode

This episode discusses flashbacks as a symptom of PTSD and clarifies misconceptions about their role in the diagnosis.

In this episode we will talk about flashbacks - the most known symptom of PTSD - and wrongly assumed to be a central requirement for having any form of PTSD. Flashbacks are often referred to something along the lines of “having flashbacks like I have PTSD”. But unlike what many think it is only a severe symptom and not a requirement for PTSD. It is a sign that PTSD is in its more severe stages and needs to be addressed NOW. We first talk about what are flashbacks, then what causes...

People in this episode

Host: Johanna Draconis

Topics covered

• flashbacks
• PTSD symptoms
• mental health
• trauma
• self-awareness

Keywords

• flashbacks
• PTSD
• mental health
• trauma
• symptoms

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Books & works: C-PTSD

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