Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Obsessive Recollections

Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts

Avoiding experiences or people that trigger memories of events

Nervousness

Over-reaction to sudden noises

Difficulty sleeping (night sweats), and nightmares

Bouts of rage and/or depression

Difficulty relating emotionally to others

Feelings of extreme alienation and meaninglessness/helplessness

Isolation from others

In extreme cases, persistent thoughts of murder and/or suicide

Avoidant Symptoms (fear of being with people)

Signs of Hyper arousal (easily startled, irritable)