Flashbacks—feelings that the trauma is happening again
Bad dreams and nightmares
A tendency to be very startled by loud noises or by someone unexpectedly coming up to them from behind
A shaky feeling and sweatiness
A pounding heart or trouble breathing
A feeling of upset when reminded of the trauma by something seen, heard, felt, smelled, or tasted
Anxiety or fear—the feeling of being in danger again
Trouble controlling emotions because reminders lead to sudden anxiety, anger, or upset
Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Agitation and a constant state of being on the lookout for danger
An emotional shutdown or emotional numbness
Trouble having loving feelings or feeling any strong emotions
The feeling that surroundings are strange or unreal
Loss of interest in things that were previously enjoyable
Trouble remembering important parts of what happened during the trauma
A feeling of being disconnected from the world around them and the things happening to them
