Jerome was held hostage by gunmen along with 30 others in a 5-star hotel.He had witnessed the gunmen shoot other hostages and was denied food and water for two whole days.Since then,Jerome has had trouble sleeping and focusing on his work.Sometimes,Jerome loses track of where he is and feels like he is back at the hotel.These flashback episodes terrify Jerome and disturb his peace of mind.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Jerome shows symptoms suggestive of _____.

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Jerome's symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, flashback episodes, and feeling terror, are characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that may develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic and life-threatening event or experience. Symptoms of PTSD often include reliving the trauma; avoiding situations, people, or things that remind the person of the traumatic event; hyperarousal or being easily startled; and negative changes in mood or thinking.

Jerome Was Held Hostage by Gunmen Along with 30 Others