5Physical or Emotional Changes
Find out if you have any physical or emotional changes since the traumatic event. In many cases, PTSD would change some physical or emotional aspects that you have never had before. Keep in mind that those changes only occur once in a while, so constant occurrences might indicate some underlying issues with your mental health. These changes would include insomnia or inability to fall asleep, feeling overwhelmed by shame or guilt, loss of appetite, self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse or driving too quickly, indifference, or easy irritation. [5]
