Understanding Emotional Flashbacks

An emotional flashback is described as a real-time response triggered by sensory cues or familiar patterns recognized by the nervous system, leading to a profound physiological and emotional reaction rooted in past traumas. Unlike traditional definitions, the NSI framework emphasizes that emotional flashbacks create a new reality rather than merely regressing to an old state. These flashbacks induce intense emotions like fear, shame, and rage, overwhelming individuals and affecting their perception of the world and relationships.