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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-- A Quick Self-Test

We all encounter accidents in our day to day life. But if these demoralize your fundamental beliefs, they take the shape of a traumatic event.

Trauma "pierces or wounds your body's psychological defenses".

After a traumatic experience, which might range from being involved in or witnessing an accident, physical or sexual abuse, fire, natural disaster many people are found to suffer from a mental condition called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

This self-test will help you to identify your possibility of suffering from PTSD. A quick self-test on PTSD involves answering 'YES' or 'NO' to the following statements.

Statements given below indicate symptoms of PTSD.

Since The Traumatic Event:

1	Did you avoid being reminded of this experience by staying away from certain places, people, or activities?	Yes	No
2	Did you lose interest in activities that were once important or enjoyable?	Yes	No
3	Did you begin to feel more isolated or distant from other people?	Yes	No
4	Did you find it hard to have love or affection for other people?	Yes	No
5	Did you begin to feel that there was no point in planning for the future?	Yes	No
6	Did you have more trouble than usual falling asleep or staying asleep?	Yes	No
7	Did you become jumpy or more easily startled by ordinary noises or movements?	Yes	No

So how many statements do you think are "YES" ?

Calculate your score if the symptoms are more than four, you may be suffering from this disorder.

But DON'T Panic. Consult your doctor before you jump to any conclusion. He is the right person to diagnose you.

The information provided on this site is purely for educational purpose. We do not intend to provide a diagnosis or treatment or replace any of the discussions with a healthcare professional. This self-assessment tool is intended only to know the possibility of PSTD. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose or suggest a treatment plan.

Reference: Breslau N, Peterson EL, Kessler RC, Schultz LT. Am J Psychiatry. 1999; 156: 908-911.

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