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An all too common thing for a First Responder to experience are nightmares, intrusive memories and at times, flashbacks. These intrusive symptoms can be highly distressing, as they intrude upon the individual's daily life, disrupt their thoughts, and evoke intense feelings of fear, anger, or sadness. The person may find it challenging to concentrate, experience irritability, or engage in avoidance behaviors to prevent triggering these distressing memories or reminders. In this episode ATTD hosts help breakdown what's happening and why.

Criterion B of the PTSD Criteria is often referred to as "intrusion symptoms," encompassing in a range of distressing and disruptive experiences that can arise following a traumatic event.

Individuals who meet Criterion B experience intrusive thoughts, memories, or flashbacks related to the traumatic incident. These distressing recollections can occur both during waking hours and in the form of nightmares during sleep. The person may feel as though they are reliving the traumatic event, leading to intense emotions, physical reactions, and an overwhelming sense of fear or helplessness.

Criterion B also includes the experience of distressing physiological or psychological reactions when exposed to reminders of the traumatic event. Triggers can be external stimuli, such as certain sounds, smells, or sights associated with the trauma, or internal cues, like thoughts or emotions that remind the person of the event. These triggers often evoke strong emotional and physical responses, such as anxiety, panic attacks, a racing heart, or a sense of impending doom.

Criterion B is a crucial component of diagnosing PTSD as it underscores the profound impact that trauma can have on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. Understanding and recognizing these intrusive symptoms can help individuals seek appropriate support and treatment to address the lingering effects of trauma and regain a sense of control over their lives.

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