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Signs and Symptoms

Trouble concentrating

 Trouble sleeping, overly tired

Feeling nervous, helpless, or fearful

Jumpy & easily startled

Stomach upset, trouble eating

Sad, guilty, rejected or abandoned

Being on guard, always alert

Headaches and sweating when thinking of the war

Edginess, easily upset or annoyed

Bad dreams or flashbacks

Lack of exercise, poor diet or health care

Experiencing shock, being numb, unable to feel happy

Avoiding people or places related to the trauma

Rapid heartbeat or breathing

Feeling hopeless about the future

Work or school problems

Too much drinking, smoking, or drug use

Irritable or angry

Loss of intimacy or feeling withdrawn, detached and disconnected

Not trusting others, being over controlling, having lots of conflicts