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Aman - Frequent nightmares

Aman has symptoms of post-traumatic stress. This is an anxiety problem that can develop after someone has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event (like a car accident, or a sexual or physical assault). People who have post-traumatic stress tend to relive the event in some way (for example, through nightmares, memories, or flashbacks). They also try to avoid anything related to the event (like getting back in a car after an accident), and tend to feel really anxious and on edge.

For more on Aman's story.

See how Aman learned to manage his fears.

Check out this video of Aman facing his fears.

This is a simulation created from real life cases of psychologists.