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as one smart commenter http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2820778 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2820778 has finally got it (and as usually - once somebod
by VladRussian 15y ago
as one smart commenter http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2820778 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2820778 has finally got it (and as usually - once somebody was able to get it and explained to the rest of us, it seems obvious ) - PTSD
- hluska 15y agoI'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.
- VladRussian 15y agoanother classical symptom is flashbacks, and they aren't necessarily separated by any specific time period from the original event.
- hluska 15y agoExcellent 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.