PTSD-Symptoms-_Mar-08-list_

PTSD Symptoms 1. Intrusive (Re-experiencing) Symptoms Memories and images of the traumatic events may “intrude” into the minds of those with PTSD, occurring suddenly and without obvious cause. They are often accompanied by intense emotions, such as grief,... More

PTSD Symptoms 1. Intrusive (Re-experiencing) Symptoms Memories and images of the traumatic events may “intrude” into the minds of those with PTSD, occurring suddenly and without obvious cause. They are often accompanied by intense emotions, such as grief, guilt, fear or anger. Sometimes they can be so vivid the PTSD sufferer believes the trauma is actually reoccurring. • Nightmares, night terrors • Sleepwalking, sleep fighting • Unwanted daytime memories, images, thoughts, daydreams • Flashbacks, feeling like you’re reliving the traumatic event • Somatic flashbacks (physical pain or a medical condition emerges, linked to the feelings or bodily states associated with the traumatic event) • Fixated on war experience, living in the past • Spontaneous psychotic episodes (the world vanishes, and you’re suddenly somewhere else, experiencing some sort of trauma) • Panic attacks, undefined dread or fear • Phobias 2. Avoidance Symptoms Traumatized individuals attempt to avoid situations, people Less