A vivid, involuntary re-experiencing of a traumatic event as if it were happening in the present, including sensory and emotional components.
From 'flash' (a sudden burst) + 'back' (to an earlier time). Film technique term adopted by psychology.
A flashback isn't just a memory — it's your brain replaying a trauma so vividly that for a moment, you're actually THERE again. It's terrifying.
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