What Are Flashbacks?

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Flashbacks cause you to relive moments from your past traumas. Unlike just a regular memory, however, flashbacks make you feel like the trauma is happening right now in the present. Flashbacks are a mental health symptom people can experience after a traumatic event. » { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.3-0.5\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.3s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.3s", "duration": "0.5s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } TAP TO READ MORE

What do flashbacks really feel like?

Suddenly I was 6 years old again: scared, embarrassed, ashamed. It wasn’t just a memory; I actually went back to the incident. I felt all of the feelings, smelled the smells, even heard the TV.

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While flashbacks are a common symptom of PTSD, not everyone with the condition experiences flashbacks. LEARN ABOUT OTHER PTSD SYMPTOMS

What Are Flashbacks?

What do flashbacks really feel like?

Suddenly I was 6 years old again: scared, embarrassed, ashamed. It wasn’t just a memory; I actually went back to the incident. I felt all of the feelings, smelled the smells, even heard the TV.

if you experience flashbacks, You're not alone

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