PAIN
Volume 132, Issue 3 , Pages 332-336, 5 December 2007

Pain flashbacks following the July 7th 2005 London bombings

  • M.G. Whalley

      Affiliations

    • Sub-Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 0 7947 533180.
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  • E. Farmer

      Affiliations

    • Hillingdon Drugs & Alcohol Service, Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1JP, UK
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  • C.R. Brewin

      Affiliations

    • Sub-Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK

Received 21 May 2007; received in revised form 7 August 2007; accepted 10 August 2007. published online 02 October 2007.

Abstract 

Flashbacks in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are commonly experienced as visual, auditory, olfactory or tactile re-livings of a previously experienced traumatic event. We present the case report of one survivor of the July 7th 2005 London underground bombings who was diagnosed with PTSD and who experienced painful flashbacks. We present retrospective multidimensional measures of his pain using standardised instruments. The case provides further evidence that somatosensory re-experiencing of pain memories is possible. Findings are discussed with regards to memory for pain.

Keywords: Pain, Flashback, Memory, Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

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PII: S0304-3959(07)00447-2

doi:10.1016/j.pain.2007.08.011

PAIN
Volume 132, Issue 3 , Pages 332-336, 5 December 2007

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