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(0)1. Avoidance (PTSD)
Categorized as the attempt to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings as well as external reminders such as conversations about the traumatic event or people or places that bring the event to mind.
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Citation: Tull, M. (2020). Why People With PTSD Use Emotional Avoidance to Cope. Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-and-emotional-avoidance-2797640#:~:text=The%20avoidance%20cluster%20of%20PTSD,bring%20the%20event%20to%20mind.