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Post-traumatic embitterment disorder

Hi there! So, post-traumatic embitterment disorder is when someone experiences something really bad or traumatic that makes them feel very angry and bitter towards the world. It's like they're stuck in a really strong negative mood that doesn't go away.

Let's imagine that you have a toy that you really love and someone comes along and breaks it on purpose. You might feel really angry, sad and well, bitter, right? Now imagine if that feeling lasted for a long time and you felt like the world was a really unfair and cruel place because of it.

That's kind of what post-traumatic embitterment disorder is like, but the bad thing that happens is usually a lot more serious, like losing a job, being betrayed by someone you thought you could trust or experiencing major disappointment in a loved one.

People with this disorder might find it really hard to move on from what happened to them and may struggle to find joy in their lives. It can be tough, but it's important to remember that it's possible to get help and work through these difficult feelings.