PTSD Symptoms
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), war-shock, or shellshock was once thought to be a condition only caused by war. Yet, mental health experts found that this disorder can also be a direct result of severe abuse, including physical and emotional abuse.
Most people that have PSTD experience flashbacks. Flashbacks occur when a memory is triggered causing the person to go back to a time and place of traumatic events that they then experience again in detail and remain stuck there until their symptoms release them. When flashbacks occur, the patient will act as though the traumatic event is occurring again, and feel intensified stress linked to it. They may physically respond to the flashback with sweating or heart palpitations.
People suffering from PTSD often avoid thoughts, conversations or feelings that remind them of those traumatic memories. They also make every effort to avoid people or places that remind them of it. They usually find it difficult to remember critical parts of the traumatic event, and may also lose interest in what is important to them. Previously enjoyable activities become unimportant, and sufferers often feel distant from others, and unable to express positive feelings like love or happiness.
Hyper-arousal experiences occur which make it difficult to sleep. They may feel irritable or express outbursts of anger, and feel constantly on guard as if danger is lurking around every corner. They are easy to startle and will often jump at loud sounds. |
This PTSD Test Online will help you find out if you suffer from PTSD, and if so, what level of PTSD you have. If needed, you will receive recommendations on how to get help after the test is completed.