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I'm sorry, but I disagree with you (and upvoted that post). While post traumatic stress disorder is highly individualistic, one of the classic symptoms is a desire not to be reminded of the trauma (especially only five weeks after). Usually, at this point, a victim would be doing everything possible not to think of it.

Granted, PTSD is highly individualistic, but if you read the relevant medical literature, this is not a classic case.



another classical symptom is flashbacks, and they aren't necessarily separated by any specific time period from the original event.


Excellent point!

The thing though is that flashbacks are involuntary (though most often brought about by a sensory trigger). The way this victim is seeking to bring this forward is voluntary.

I'm not trying to attack the victim, merely I'm agreeing with this thread's parent comment - this case is nowhere near average.




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