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Not every pain and suffering has to be officially labeled. I'm a scientist and love to label things, but PTSD is a little extreme when you consider that the typical patient is a combat vet who has experienced multiple scenarios of violent deaths and re-lives them in peace time.

I'm not trying to minimize your stress, because I believe that it's exactly the type of stress you describe that is harmful in the long-term and in the general population, precisely because it is so prevalent and apt to be minimized. [b]I would say you had an anxiety disorder triggered by certain social situations.[/b]

So take steps to protect yourself, whatever you call it! Minimize contact. Never explain, (and try to) never complain. 
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Um, if I knew I was going to hear people screaming at each other and me every time I went somewhere, I think it would be awfully normal not to want to go. "Certain social situations" is one heck of a euphemism.[/quote]

If you grew up with screaming and emotional abuse and the associated powerlessness, it could be PTSD in that it triggers that association.
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Adding ... but then the true issue would be the untreated childhood abuse.  OP, at the very least you have issues with an anxiety and you should see a therapist.  And cut the in-laws out of your life.
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