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Flashbacks and avoidance after trauma
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-06-09. It presents "Flashbacks and avoidance after trauma" as a Medium Mental Health puzzle. The final answer is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Answer
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 31-year-old has intrusive memories after a dangerous event.
Clue 2
Nightmares replay parts of the experience.
Clue 3
Crowded places are avoided because they trigger fear.
Clue 4
The person feels constantly on guard in this fictional case.
Clue 5
The symptoms persist well beyond the event itself.
Clue 6
The answer is commonly abbreviated PTSD.
Plain-language explanation
Post-traumatic stress disorder can occur after experiencing or witnessing trauma. This puzzle uses general features such as intrusive memories, avoidance, nightmares, and hyperarousal.
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