COMMON RESPONSES TO TRAUMA
- Shock
- Disbelief
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Disorientation
- Denial
- Hyper-alertness
- Hyper-vigilance
- Irritability
- Anger
- Emotional Outbursts
- Restlessness
- Emotional Lability
- Excessive Worrying
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Helplessness
- Panic
- Feeling Out Of Control
- Increased Need For Control
- Minimizing One's Experience
- Avoidance
- Isolation/Detachment
- Loss Of Interest In Sex
- Concern Of Burdening Others
- Emotional Numbness
- Distrust
- Feeling Betrayed
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Difficulty With Memory
- Feeling Shame/Guilt/Worthlessness
- Self-Blame
- Decreased Interest In Enjoyable Activities
- Sadness
- Suicidal Thoughts: If you experience thoughts of self-harm or harm to others seek professional assistance immediately
- Belief The World Is Unfair
- Loss Of Belief System
- Increase Pains: Stomach, Headache, Backache, Joints, Ect.
- Heart Palpitations
- Sweating
- Increased Or Decreased Sleep
- Increased Or Decreased Appetite
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Increased Startle Response
- Increased Worry/Fear
- More Minor Illnesses Such As Colds
- Increased Use Of Alcohol/Drugs
- Increased Activity As A Means For Avoidance