Table 1.
Items representing PTSD and CPTSD.
| Symptom cluster | Questionnaire item | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PTSD | Re-experiencing | PTSD-I no. 2. | Recurrent nightmares about captivity |
| PTSD-I no. 3. | Feeling as though the event is happening again | ||
| Avoidance | PTSD-I no.5. | Avoiding thoughts and feelings associated with captivity | |
| PTSD-I no.6 | Avoiding activities that remind you of captivity | ||
| Sense of threat | PTSD-I no. 16 | Hypervigilance or feeling on guard | |
| PTSD-I no. 17 | Jumpy or easily startled | ||
| CPTSD | Affect dysregulation | SCL-90 no.24/BSI no.13. | Temper outbursts |
| SCL-90 no.34/BSI no.20. | Your feelings being easily hurt | ||
| Negative self-concept | SCL-90 no.79/BSI no.50. | Feelings of worthlessness | |
| SCL-90 no.89/BSI no.52. | Feelings of guilt | ||
| Interpersonal disturbances | SCL-90 no.88/BSI no.44. | Never feeling close to another person | |
| SCL-90 no.77/BSI no.14. | Feeling lonely even when you are with people | ||