An anxiety disorder that typically follows a very painful event, and is characterised by a reliving of that event, avoidance of stimuli associated with the event or numbing of general responsiveness is

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that typically follows a very painful event (trauma). It is characterised by a reliving of that event through flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts, avoidance of stimuli associated with the event, or numbing of general responsiveness. Symptoms must persist for at least one month and cause significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning to meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

An Anxiety Disorder That Typically Follows a Very Painful Event