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Is It Possible That Someone Is Showing Severe Symptoms Of

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Posted on Mon, 20 May 2019
Question: Is it possible that someone is showing severe symptoms of a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but the person doesn't have a clarity on what the trauma was?
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Answered by Dr. Varinder (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to ,' Ask a doctor service ,'
I have read your query and here is my answer .
Yes , it is quite possible .
Because some cases especially head traumas have retrograde amnesia .
They tend to forget some period immediately preceding injury .
I hope your query is solved .
With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .
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Is It Possible That Someone Is Showing Severe Symptoms Of

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Welcome to ,' Ask a doctor service ,' I have read your query and here is my answer . Yes , it is quite possible . Because some cases especially head traumas have retrograde amnesia . They tend to forget some period immediately preceding injury . I hope your query is solved . With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .