Understanding Trauma
Experiencing a traumatic event can have a profound effect on an individual’s life. The following are symptoms that are common among those with PTSD:
- Recurrent memories and/or flashbacks
- Upsetting dreams
- Emotional distress
- Avoiding reminders of the event
- Negative thoughts about yourself/others
- Feeling emotionally numb
- Being easily frightened
- Lack of interest in activities
- Hopelessness about the future
- Memory problems
- Difficulty maintaining relationships
- Irritability
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Trouble sleeping