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George has been experiencing sudden frightening thoughts and flashbacks of when he was in a car...

George has been experiencing sudden frightening thoughts and flashbacks of when he was in a car accident, during a snow storm. Over the past several months he has been avoiding driving, especially when the weather is stormy. what type of mental disorder may best describe George condition

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the best mental disorder to describe the George condition is a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can have long term effects like thoughts of flashbacks and facing difficulty in sleeping. fightings crimes, fire and accidents are examples that activate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the most effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in both the cases long term and short term. the thoughts of flashbacks are likely walking nightmares and Flashbacks can come on suddenly and feel uncontrollable.


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