There is very little written about emotional flashbacks. I think Bessel van der Kolk alludes to them, but doesn't draw a clear distinction from PTSD-based flashbacks. The only one who really does is Pete Walker.

Is anyone interested in writing down their experiences with emotional flashbacks with the intent to potentially share these experiences outside of PC (all anonymous, of course)? The more detail, the better. I'm thinking that we might be able to put these together in a kind of 'white paper' and share it as an editorial in one of the trauma-based journals? The goal would be to stimulate discussion among the field. Maybe get some younger psychologists interested? It could make a difference. I'm a scientist, so I understand the process of publishing. I also get the vulnerability, shame, and fear that goes with this, so if no one's on board, that's fine. Just thoughts and ideas.

I'm taking a chance by posting this, so it would be nice if no one blasted me for being an idiot.