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ellie2000
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Someone said that we choose to have flashbacks and feel negative. Wat r others thinking. It not easy to live in today wen u suffer from PTSD
Crazy mad insane
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Personally I disagree with that statement especially when there's scientific research supporting that it's not made up/we chose to experience the symptoms.
It's a really interesting question and some great responses above.
The Mix has a really great article from Rowan who discusses her experience with PTSD and how it's affected her life. I'd definitely recommend giving it a read here for a personal perspective on the question!
Here is a really powerful bit from it that I love:
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