Table 3.

Itemised PTSD symptoms for Criteria B, C, D, reported at 2–5 times per week

SYMPTOM CLUSTER	PTSD GROUP N = 9	NON-PTSD GROUP N = 11
B: Re-experiencing
Upsetting thoughts or images	55.5% (5)	9.1 %(1)
Bad dreams or nightmares	55.5% (5)	0
Reliving the traumatic event	44.4% (4)	18.2% (2)
Feeling emotionally upset when reminded of the event	66.6% (6)	36.4% (4)
Experiencing physical reactions when reminded of the event	33.3% (3)	27.3% (3)
C: Avoidance
Trying not to think, talk, or have feelings about the event	66.6% (6)	9.1 %(1)
Trying to avoid activities, places or people that recall the event	55.5% (5)	0
Unable to remember important part of the event	11.1%(1)	9.1 %(1)
Having less interest in important activities	66.6% (6)	9.1 %(1)
Feeling distant or cut-off from people	77.8% (7)	36.4% (4)
Feeling emotionally numb	44.4% (4)	27.3% (3)
Feeling that future plans will not come true	44.40/0 (4)	27.3% (3)
D: Arousal
Having trouble sleeping	33.3% (3)	18.2% (2)
Feeling irritable	66.6% (6)	27.3% (3)
Having trouble concentrating	55.5% (5)	27.3% (3)
Being overly alert	55.5% (5)	27.3% (3)
Being jumpy or easily startled	44.40/0 (4)	9.1 %(1)