Disturbing memories, thoughts, or images of past trauma
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Bad dreams or nightmares related to past trauma
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Feeling upset when reminded of past traumatic experiences
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Experiencing physical symptoms when reminded of past traumatic experiences (I.e. sweating, heart racing, trouble breathing, etc.)
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Actively avoiding thinking about or talking about past trauma
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Trouble remembering traumatic experiences
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Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (I.e. “there is something wrong with me,” or, “nobody understands what I am feeling,” or, “others can’t be trusted”)
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Blaming yourself for traumatic experiences or what happened after
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Feeling negative emotions, such as fear, anger, guilt, or shame
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Loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy
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Feeling distant or cut off from other people
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Feeling emotionally numb, or feeling unable to have loving feelings for those close to you
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Feeling as if your future hopes or plans will not come true
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Trouble falling or staying asleep
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Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts
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Having difficulty concentrating
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Being super alert or watchful/on guard
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Feeling jumpy or being easily startled
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Trouble experiencing positive emotions, such as happiness, hopefulness, or trust
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Taking risks or doing things that could cause you harm
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Feeling as if things would be better if you weren’t alive
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