Reliving the trauma |
Agonizing recall of the trauma, flashbacks, nightmares, exaggerated emotional or physical reaction onexposure to cues |
Avoidance symptoms |
Avoidance of activities, places, thoughts, feelings, and conversations related to the trauma |
Emotional numbness |
General lack of interest, detachment or estrangement from others, restricted range of affect |
Hyperarousal |
Sleep disturbances, irritability or outbursts of anger, difficulty concentrating, excessive alertness, exaggerated startle reaction |