Jennifer Lopez is being criticized on social media for stating that she and her husband Ben Affleck still suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder What is PTSD?

Jennifer Lopez surprised her followers with a revelation for which she received harsh criticism on social networks. The Hollywood actress admitted that she and her husband Ben Affleck suffer from “post-traumatic stress” as a result of their first relationship.

Jennifer Lopez in “Christmas mode” with a spectacular strapless green dress and gold sneakers at the big party she threw with Ben Affleck at his $60 million mansion

The couple, who met on the set of the movie “Gigli” in 2001, announced their engagement in November 2002, but postponed the wedding in September 2003 due to media harassment. Shortly thereafter, in January 2004, they announced their final split, according to CNN.

“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we decided to postpone the date. “When we seriously considered hiring three separate ‘waiting brides’ in three different locations, we realized something was wrong,” part of the couple’s announcement at the time.

However, fate prepared a second chance for them. In 2021, after their relationships ended, Jennifer and Ben reunited and renewed their love. In August 2022, they got married in an intimate and discreet ceremony.

This is what Violet looks like, the daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, who at the age of 18 is identical to her mother

Jennifer and Ben Affleck suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder

In an interview with Variety magazine, Jennifer talked about her new album and the eponymous project “This Is Me… Now”, which documents her love story with Ben Affleck. He also referred to the trauma caused by their first relationship and how they overcame it.

“We both have PTSD,” the actress said. “We are older now. We are wiser. We also know what’s really important in life, and it’s not about what other people think. “It’s about being true to who you are,” he added.

López admitted that documenting her romance was difficult because not everyone was supportive. However, she followed her heart and not her appearance. “As artists, we have to do what we feel and that’s what I felt, although many people didn’t see it well,” he said.

This is an unusual lawsuit filed by lawyers against Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and even Jennifer Lopez for allegedly spying on her life and appearing in films without her consent

What is post-traumatic stress?

Post-traumatic stress, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is a mental health condition that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, according to the Mayo Clinic. It can be triggered by the experience of war, natural disaster, accident or sexual assault.

The symptoms, according to the aforementioned portal, “may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrolled thoughts about the situation”.

Why is Jennifer Lopez criticized?

Jennifer’s statements about her experience with PTSD have not been well received on social media. Many users questioned the veracity of her words and accused her of seeking prominence.

For example, in TMZ’s Instagram post, some commented that she was doing it “to get attention,” “She just wants to make headlines somehow. If your name does not appear within 3 days you have PTSD”, “First world problems. They will live,” the publication said.

Others minimized their situation and compared it to that of soldiers suffering from this condition because they were at war.

User @‌robin-keefe wrote: “What a slap in the face to all the people (soldiers, child abuse victims, etc.) who actually have PTSD from a traumatic event they experienced.” (AND)