Q was sexually assaulted by a former romantic partner. Since the assault, Q has been unable to stop thinking about the attack, frequently has nightmares about what happened, and jumps every time the phone rings or someone knocks on the door. Q is experiencing _______.

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Q's symptoms are characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may include intrusive thoughts, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event. PTSD is often associated with experiencing or witnessing military combat, but it can also result from other traumas, such as sexual assault.

Q Was Sexually Assaulted by a Former Romantic Partner