Two years after being brutally beaten and raped,Brianna still experiences jumpy anxiety and has trouble sleeping and vivid flashbacks of her assault.Brianna is most clearly showing signs of

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Brianna is experiencing symptoms characteristic of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as hypervigilance (jumpy anxiety), sleep disturbance, and flashbacks. PTSD often occurs in people who have lived through or witnessed a traumatic event, such as rape or combat. Panic disorder (A), generalized anxiety disorder (C), and social anxiety disorder (D) may also involve symptoms of anxiety, but they are not directly related to a specific traumatic event.

Two Years After Being Brutally Beaten and Raped,Brianna Still Experiences