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Wants to stay away from people, places, or things that are reminders of what happened

Why it happens: After something scary happens, reminders of what happened can make us feel very anxious, and we might start to avoid those things.

Is this a problem?: Is avoiding reminders stopping your child from doing (safe) things s/he would otherwise be able to do, or from enjoying activities even if she does manage to do them?

Last Reviewed: 
Thu, 05/08/2014