Flashbacks

Flashbacks are vivid, involuntary memories where a person temporarily feels as though they are reliving a past traumatic event. They often occur suddenly and can include intense sights, sounds, smells, or emotions associated with the original experience. Flashbacks can be distressing, making individuals feel as if they are re-experiencing the trauma in real-time. They are common in conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and reflect the brain's way of storing and retrieving traumatic memories. Managing flashbacks often involves therapeutic techniques to help individuals process and integrate these memories more effectively.