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One day melissa was trapped alone in an elevator for almost 3 hours when the power went out. now, whenever she gets near an elevator, she freezes up and starts gasping for air as if she cannot breathe.
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One day melissa was trapped alone in an elevator for almost 3 hours when the power went out. now, whenever she gets near an elevator, she freezes up and starts gasping for air as if she cannot breathe. this is an example of:

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PTSD, or post-traumatic-stress-disorder. After experiencing the trauma of being trapped in an elevator, this is her brain's way of reminding her of the previous danger she faced even if there is no danger present at that time.
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