flashbacks, or feeling as if youre experiencing the abuse in the present moment. nightmares. intrusive thoughts or rumination. fear and other emotional distress when remembering the abuse.

Is it possible to get PTSD from a relationship?

PTSD is an extreme anxiety disorder that is often manifested through intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal. It is possible, real, and valid to experience PTSD after an abusive relationship.

What does a PTSD trigger look like?

They bring back strong memories. You may feel like youre living through it all over again. Triggers can include sights, sounds, smells, or thoughts that remind you of the traumatic event in some way. Some PTSD triggers are obvious, such as seeing a news report of an assault.