PTSD and Signs and Symptoms

  • Intense fear, helplessness, or horror
  • Re-experiencing the trauma event, avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma
  • Numbing of general responsiveness
  • Persistent symptoms of general arousal
  • Shame or guilt
  • Upsetting dreams
  • Irritability or anger
  • Poor relationships
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Memory problems
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Being easily startled or frightened
  • Hearing or seeing things that aren't there
  • Children experience agitated or disorganized behavior

  • More than 1 month, clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning.