Is it more than a phase, or just that? Find out if you have PTSD by taking our quick online test.

How much have you been bothered by these problems in the last one month.
  • Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience?

  • Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience?

  • Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)?

  • Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience?

  • Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)?

  • Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience?

  • Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)?

  • Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience?

  • Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)?

  • Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it?

  • Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame?

  • Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?

  • Feeling distant or cut off from other people?

  • Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)?

  • Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively?

  • Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?

  • Being "superalert" or watchful or on guard?

  • Feeling jumpy or easily startled?

  • Having difficulty concentrating?

  • Trouble falling or staying asleep?

Source: Sources: PCL-5 (8/14/2013) Weathers, Litz, Keane, Palmieri, Marx, & Schnurr — National Center for PTSD

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