PTSD Symptoms
Have repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts, or images of a stressful experience.
Have repeated, disturbing dreams of a stressful experience.
Suddenly act or feel as if a stressful experience were happening again.
Feel very upset when something reminded you of a stressful experience.
Have physical reactions (heart pounding, trouble breathing, or sweating) when something reminded you of a stressful experience.
Avoid thinking about or talking about a stressful military experience or avoid having feelings related to it.
Avoid activities or talking about a stressful experience or avoid having feelings related to it.
Have trouble remembering important parts of a stressful experience.
Loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy.
Feel distant or cut off from other people.
Feel emotionally numb or being unable to have loving feelings for those close to you.
Feel as if your future will somehow be cut short.
Have trouble falling or staying asleep.
Feel irritable or have angry outbursts.
Have difficulty concentrating.
Is 'super alert' or watchful on guard.
Feel jumpy or easily startled.

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