Symptoms of PTSD fall into three main categories:
Reliving the event, which disturbs day-to-day activity
Flashback episodes, where the event seems to be happening again and again Repeated upsetting memories of the event Repeated nightmares of the event Strong, uncomfortable reactions to situations that remind you of the event
Avoidance
Emotional "numbing" or feeling as though you don't care about anything Feeling detached Being unable to remember important aspects of the trauma Having a lack of interest in normal activities Showing less of your moods Avoiding places, people, or thoughts that remind you of the event Feeling like you have no future
Arousal
Difficulty concentrating Startling easily Having an exaggerated response to things that startle you Feeling more aware (hypervigilance) Feeling irritable or having outbursts of anger Having trouble falling or staying asleep
You might feel guilt about the event (including survivor guilt). You might also have some of the following symptoms, which are typical of anxiety, stress, and tension:
Agitation or excitability Dizziness Fainting Feeling your heart beat in your chest Headache
What are the symptoms of Post traumatic stress disorder?
Symptoms of PTSD fall into three main categories:
Reliving the event, which disturbs day-to-day activity
Flashback episodes, where the event seems to be happening again and again Repeated upsetting memories of the event Repeated nightmares of the event {{ORGANIZATION}}, uncomfortable reactions to situations that remind you of the event
Avoidance
Emotional "numbing" or feeling as though you don't care about anything Feeling detached Being unable to remember important aspects of the trauma Having a lack of interest in normal activities Showing less of your moods Avoiding places, people, or thoughts that remind you of the event Feeling like you have no future
Arousal
Difficulty concentrating Startling easily Having an exaggerated response to things that startle you Feeling more aware (hypervigilance) Feeling irritable or having outbursts of anger Having trouble falling or staying asleep
You might feel guilt about the event (including survivor guilt). You might also have some of the following symptoms, which are typical of anxiety, stress, and tension:
Agitation or excitability Dizziness Fainting Feeling your heart beat in your chest {{ORGANIZATION}}