Avoidance symptoms (avoiding things that remind you of the event).A noise, sight, or smell may also cause you to re-live the event (these are called triggers). There are symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, frightening thoughts, and emotional/physical reactions to bad memories. Re-experiencing symptoms (re-living the event).PTSD symptoms are categorized into four different types. Not everyone has the same symptoms, and people experience symptoms in their own way. Symptoms of PTSD usually appear soon after a traumatic event however, in some cases, they might not appear until weeks, months, or even years later.
It could be something you are involved in or witness.Įxamples of traumatic events that may lead to PTSD include: It could be one event or a series of events. They are described as situations that cause fear, helplessness, serious injury, or a threat of injury or death. There is no one exhaustive list of trauma-related stimuli.