I've been emotionally abused for a long period of time and I suspect that I have some sort of PTSD (judging from tests online). I don't experience flashbacks, and that's one of the first things I think of when I hear "PTSD".

So I wonder, what is PTSD for you? Do you have to have flashbacks to have the condition? I often feel that I get a lot of anxiety and the same thoughts and feelings as those I had when the abuse was going on when I'm reminded of the abuse in my daily life - someone raising their voice, having a certain attitude etc. I feel like the way I react to it (someone yelling for example) isn't a "normal" reaction, at least not for people who isn't triggered by it, I guess...

I just feel like I'm overreacting... I know there's nothing dangerous about the current situation happening for the moment, but still I have the same feelings and thoughts as when the abuse was going on... although I know it's nothing to be upset about really... the yelling doesn't even have to do anything with me, just hearing someone being mad at someone else is triggering and makes feelings and thoughts from the abuse come back.

Please write whatever comes to your mind about what I've written... I don't know if what I'm experiencing is some sort of PTSD/something like it or whatever... so getting to know what you think would be a big help as I'm quite confused.