Avoidance

Avoidance

Avoiding certain people, places, or situations that are associated with the traumatic experience.

Hypervigilance

This refers to a heightened state of awareness and sensitivity to potential threats.

Vivid and intrusive memories of the traumatic experience can be triggered by certain sights, sounds, or smells.

Flashbacks

Numbness

Numbness  

People may find it difficult to feel joy, love, or other positive emotions, and may instead feel numb.

Mood Swings

Mood Swings

Sudden and intense shifts in their mood, ranging from anger and irritability to sadness and despair.

Sleep Disturbances

Difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep, or may experience nightmares or other sleep disturbances.

Substance abuse

 Drugs and alcohol can provide temporary relief from the overwhelming emotions associated with trauma.

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