Janie's house was broken into and the perpetrator brutally attacked her. Since the attack, she has withdrawn from family and friends. According to the criteria for PTSD, what symptom category does this behaviour fall under?

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Janie's behaviour of withdrawing from family and friends falls under the category of emotional numbing and detachment. This symptom category includes a reduced interest in activities, feeling detached or estranged from others, and experiencing a restricted range of emotions.

Janie's House Was Broken into and the Perpetrator Brutally Attacked