Intrusive Thoughts and Memories
Following the traumatic incident, Mark started experiencing intrusive thoughts and vivid recollections. Specifically, he found himself unable to forget the image of the dying man’s face and the sound of his pleading voice. These thoughts began to consume Mark and interfere with his work. Unlike previous potentially traumatic events he had dealt with in his role as a police officer, this one affected him significantly, shaking his confidence and causing him to question his future performance.