Are you easily startled or irritable?
Do you feel constantly on guard or hypervigilant?
Do you have difficulty tolerating loud noises or crowds?
Are you easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli?
Intrusive Memories and Flashbacks
Do you have intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares related to the trauma?
Do these memories or flashbacks feel so real that they make you feel like you're reliving the trauma?
Do these intrusive experiences cause significant distress or interfere with your daily life?
Avoidance and Emotional Numbing
Do these intrusive experiences cause significant distress or interfere with your daily life?
Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed or feel emotionally numb?
Do you feel detached from yourself or your surroundings?
Avoidance and Emotional Numbing
Have you experienced prolonged or repeated trauma, particularly in early life (e.g., childhood abuse, neglect, bullying, exploitation)?
Does thinking about past traumatic experiences cause significant emotional distress or physical discomfort?
Did you have difficulty forming secure attachments with caregivers or felt like you couldn't rely on them for support?
Did you frequently feel unsafe or threatened in your environment?
Do you have difficulty managing intense emotions like anger, fear, or sadness?
Do you feel emotionally numb or detached at times?
Do you engage in risky or impulsive behaviors to cope with difficult emotions?
Sense of Self/Negative Self-Perception
Do you have persistent feelings of shame, guilt, or worthlessness?
Do you have a tendency to isolate yourself or engage in self-destructive behaviors?
Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse or self-harm?
Do you have difficulty feeling positive emotions or experiencing joy?
Do you have a negative self-image or feel like you don't deserve good things?
Do you feel like you're constantly on guard or on edge?
Do you struggle to identify your own needs and wants?
Do you feel like you're living in a constant state of fight-or-flight?
Do you have difficulty trusting others or forming healthy relationships?
Do you feel isolated or alone, even when surrounded by people?
Do you experience frequent conflict in your relationships?
