Unfortunately, yes. A couple years ago my therapist decided I have PTSD from childhood. A very physically and emotionally abusive childhood. I've never been one to "be a victim" or share much about my past. I prefer to be a "normal" person! I tried hard for many years to not even think about those things. However, sometimes it's unavoidable. Something will remind me of my childhood, or terrible experiences and it has a negative effect on me big time. Anywhere from just being really sad for a while, to a full blown panic attack depending on what it is, or it can send me into depression for a few days. I don't know a good solution to deal with it or lessen it.