When Sandra was 18 years old, she was in a serious car accident. Although she made a full recovery from her injuries, she experi
enced extreme anxiety afterward. Sandra is now very anxious when driving, has nightmares about the accident, and flinches when she goes through intersections. Sandra has symptoms suggestive of
"Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event."
Read more at https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967
PTSD Post traumatic stress disorder Just as a kid would be hit by their parents or authority figure and flinch every time a person comes towards them Sandra flinches at intersections
