Every time David smells the least amount of smoke, he tends to relive the house fire he was in six months ago. Since that fire, David has also had difficulty sleeping, is easily startled, and has felt emotionally numb and unable to experience any real pleasure. David would most likely be diagnosed with:

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David's symptoms, including reliving the traumatic event (the house fire) when exposed to cues (smoke), difficulty sleeping, being easily startled, and feeling emotionally numb, are characteristic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event, either by experiencing it or witnessing it.

Every Time David Smells the Least Amount of Smoke, He