PTSD intrusive memories

Repetitive images, body memories, reliving, dissociative episodes linked to trauma

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forSevere dissociationself-harmsubstance usechild-safety impairment

Distinguishes intrusive/obsessional phenomena from psychotic or violent intent.

Separates the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group. It is not specific to PTSD intrusive memories.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group — not specific to PTSD intrusive memories

Repetitive images, body memories, reliving, dissociative episodes linked to trauma

Key features

Severe dissociation, self-harm, substance use, child-safety impairment.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

Distinguishes intrusive/obsessional phenomena from psychotic or violent intent.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.