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In extreme conditions—such as during war or intense conflict—these dark facets can surface destructively, revealing how foreign and horrifying they can be. Such revelations can induce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially in cases where individuals confront actions they took—rather than merely experienced—during trauma. An illustrative example is battlefield PTSD, where soldiers may suffer profoundly because they internalize actions they would have considered unthinkable under ordinary circumstances. The violent, primal aspects of the self—when unleashed—can create monstrous outcomes, giving rise to profound guilt and trauma.