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Flashbacks

Understanding and Coping With Painful Trauma Nightmares and Flashbacks

Understanding and Coping With Painful Trauma Nightmares and Flashbacks

If you've experienced trauma, you may know what flashbacks and nightmares are like. Most individuals who are living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experience nightmares or flashbacks. This is one more way that the brain reacts to a traumatic experience. Understanding what nightmares and flashbacks are, how they affect you, and how to cope can help in increasing your quality of life.