Emotional Avoidance
People with PTSD might feel the urge to avoid everything which reminds them of the traumatic event. However, most experts believe that confronting the experiences directly is actually the best option to cope with the condition. Some common signs of avoidance might be staying away from objects, places, or people that remind them of the trauma; refusing to discuss or talk about the event; distracting yourself to prevent thinking about the experience. [2]
